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.

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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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Disappointment and frustration over the postponement of a Child Practice Review report into…

Gwynedd Council has voiced disappointment and frustration over the postponement of a Child Practice Review report into former headteacher Neil...

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Children as young as 4 carrying knives says BBC

A BBC investigation found more than 1,300 knife-related offences in schools and sixth-form colleges across England and Wales in 2024,...

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Welsh Government undertaking a review of safeguarding processes

The Welsh Government is undertaking a comprehensive review and reform of safeguarding processes in Wales, creating a new unified system...

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MATs worried about condition of school estates

Multi-academy trust (MAT) leaders have raised concerns about the deteriorating condition of school buildings due to stretched funding. A new...

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West Mercia Police’s safeguarding response judged inadequate

His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has judged West Mercia Police’s safeguarding response as “inadequate”....

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New guidance to improve safety in parks for girls

The Green Flag Award has launched the second edition of its Safer Parks: Improving Access for Women and Girls guidance,...

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Rethinking the LADO Role: Calls for Independence to Strengthen Child Safeguarding

In a recent article, Community Care reports that the Children’s Commissioner for England, Rachel de Souza, has called for the...

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Rethinking “Safety Tools” for Teens: What New Research Reveals

Recent independent findings call into question how effective social-media “safety” features really are for teen users (BBC News) — see...

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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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