sacpa

The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association champions excellence in safeguarding and child protection.

Sacpa (the Safeguarding and Child Protection Association) is the voice of safeguarding, providing a channel to government and other key agencies. The association represents organisations, associations, agencies and individuals involved in safeguarding the welfare of children and adults at risk in the UK and overseas.

Our services include:

  • CPD and training
  • Information
  • Advice, consultancy, policy and compliance support
  • Networking opportunities
  • Resource and policy hub
  • Newsletters and an online forum
  • Government and key stakeholder representation.

Latest Jobs

Supporting Girls Through the Winter Term: How La Suzy’s Period Bed Mat Helps…

As the winter term settles in and daylight hours shorten, many boarding houses notice a familiar pattern: girls begin to...

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Cultural shifts and social assertion beyond the #MeToo movement

By Dr Mariya Ali  Sipping my latte, my gaze wanders towards the fireplace. The flames licking the logs occasionally spit sparks. It warms my heart and...

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AWARD WINNER SPOTLIGHT: Busy Bees Day Nurseries

Winner of the Safeguarding Inclusion Award 2025 “We are delighted that Busy Bees has won the Safeguarding and Child Protection Association...

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SACPA announces winners of the Annual Safeguarding Awards 2025

The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association (SACPA) is proud to announce the winners of the Annual Safeguarding Awards 2025, revealed...

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UK government to launch consultation on Liberty Protection Safeguards in 2026

The UK government will launch a consultation in 2026 on the proposed Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS), designed to improve safeguarding...

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DBS campaign to raise awareness of legal duty to refer among faith organisations

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has introduced a national campaign to raise awareness of the legal duty for organisations...

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Inclusion and safeguarding practitioners call for the UK Government to put survivors first

The directors of IELA and SACPA are today calling for the Government to appoint a suitable, trauma-informed, and impartial chair...

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Can You Teach Digital Wisdom Alongside Academic Excellence? #Ad

Arabella Northey, Partnerships Manager at Seqrd Technology, explains why removing student’s devices does not always eliminate the original problem. Health...

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Haven Hall launches ACEs awareness courses for schools to enhance safeguarding and student…

Haven Hall Training is proud to announce the launch of its comprehensive Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) training programmes for schools,...

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Fiji Launches First National Child Safeguarding Policy to Enhance Child Safety

Fiji has introduced its first National Child Safeguarding Policy, marking a significant step forward in protecting children across all areas...

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Membership

Sacpa represents organisations, associations, agencies and individuals involved in safeguarding and the welfare of children and adults at risk in the UK and overseas.

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