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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Scots domestic abuse victims to be given protection to remain in their homes

The Scottish Government has said domestic abuse must be “eradicated from our society” as new legal provisions to protect victims’ housing comes...

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KCSIE update for England

KCSIE 2026 has arrived. The Department for Education has published the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026 Consultation Response, confirming...

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BSA Group announces rebrand

BSA Group, which comprises several associations and subsidiaries including SACPA, has announced a new trading name of Abitas Group. The new name is accompanied by an updated...

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Preparing Students for Life Beyond School #ad

Recently I was catching up with a previous client, a student, and they wanted to write a case study for...

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Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026: What It Means for Every Sector

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 marks a significant step forward in how services work together to protect and...

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Modern slavery and safeguarding risks: strengthening identification, prevention and response

Modern slavery remains one of the most complex and under‑identified safeguarding challenges facing organisations across the UK. Despite increased awareness,...

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The Harrowing True Story Behind The Crash

In the early morning of July 31, 2022, 17-year-old Mackenzie Shirilla drove her boyfriend, 20-year-old Dominic Russo, and his friend,...

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Aberdeen social care worker convicted of embezzling over £16,000 from vulnerable adult struck…

An Aberdeen social care worker who was convicted of embezzling over £16,000 has been struck off by the care watchdog. Gail Mackie was convicted of her...

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Man who violently shook baby girl jailed for attempted murder

A man who tried to murder a baby girl by violently shaking her has been jailed for 11 years. Joshua...

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Supporting Students Through Pressure and Change #ad

Speaking recently at the HEIDA Annual Health & Wellbeing Conference concerns were raised regarding modern students not having the skills...

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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.

Find out more about Sacpa membership...