Sadly, an estimated 1 in 10 children are sexually abused by the age of 16 in England & Wales. To identify, respond to and prevent this abuse, we need to have a good understanding of it. We cover what you need to know about child sexual abuse in 10 points csacentre.org.uk/research-resou…

PUBLISHED TODAY: We have updated our popular Communicating with children guide. This essential guide is designed to help professionals listen to, speak to, and understand all the children they work with when concerned about sexual abuse. 1/3

The first response to children and families, often known as ‘the front door’, is critical. Our inspections give us a unique insight into the best multi-agency safeguarding arrangements. In a new blog post, Yvette Stanley 🌈💙💜 shares what we’ve seen ⬇️ socialcareinspection.blog.gov.uk/getting-the-fr…

Do you visit any of the 6 Children & Family Centres in our borough? We want to hear from you! Tell us what you think about the services and activities on offer. Your feedback helps us improve and support families better! Take the survey (closes 11 July): bromley.gov.uk/consultations

Join our events in June 2025: 1⃣Coffee and Chat 2⃣Gardening Workshop with GreenerandcleanerUK 3⃣ Bromley Accessibility Forum Register now! 🌐xbyxbromley.org.uk/events 📧[email protected] 📞0208 650 2102 #bromley #coffeeafternoons #accessibility #forums #coffeeandchat

Today our year-long Raising the Nation Play Commission into why play is critical to the wellbeing and development of children publishes its Final Report, #EverythingToPlayFor. It’s time to reclaim childhood with a National Play Strategy for England. centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/ev…

If you're struggling with your mental health, NHS Talking Therapies can help. The service is effective, confidential and free. Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk #MensHealthWeek

#DrowningPreventionWeek

We are bringing our Digital Horizons event to Anerley Town Hall. Join us for a morning of talks and workshops about digital skills and being safe online #Bromley #DigitalSkills #Penge One Bromley Bromley Well CLB Bromley Buzz @CPCTrust shorturl.at/DkURD

Concerns around the use of nicotine pouches grow… it’s noteworthy in this account that they are given free to a student raising concerns about practice at a local shop. How would your setting handle this? bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Young children can and, too often, do fall from balconies and suffer serious injuries. That’s why it’s so important to keep young children away from balconies unless they are supervised and keep balcony doors locked when not in use. #ChildSafety #ChildHealth #SummerSafety

⚠️ Swimming in open water is extremely dangerous. Hidden dangers can lurk beneath the surface of ponds and lakes, as well as slippery rocks and sudden changes in water depth. #BeWaterWise and stay away! 🔗 hub.wakefieldscp.org.uk/water-safety-w… youtube.com/watch?v=YN2Jai…

Essential training for the children's workforce. One hour, free online course. csacentre.org.uk/events/spottin…

It's summer! Let's talk $extortion 🧠. Time for proactive online safety to help guide young people toward a safer online presence. Get regular insights and practical tips delivered to your inbox. Join our newsletter by clicking the link in the description or bio! 📱📥

New school year, new guidance! 💡 The government have released the updated ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025’ guidance with the revised version coming into force in September 2025 📚 It builds on 2024, bringing key adjustments for child protection in education. A must-read

New school year, new guidance! 💡 The government have released the updated ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025’ guidance with the revised version coming into force in September 2025 📚 It builds on 2024, bringing key adjustments for child protection in education. A must-read

𝗜𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, 𝗢𝗳𝗰𝗼𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝟱-𝟳 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀. The digital world is their new playground, complete with slides of social media and swings of gaming! 🛝 Dive

Warm weather = more tears? Babies can become irritable and cry more when they are hot. Keep them comfy with light clothes, shaded rooms and frequent feeds. Remember ICON: Infant crying is normal Comfort methods help It is OK to walk away Never shake your baby #ICONCope

Join our Bromley Mental Health Forum: 🗓️Thursday 28th August 2025 ⌚️2pm to 4pm 📍Community House, South Street, Bromley, BR1 1RH and on Zoom Register now - xbyxbromley.org.uk/events #bromley #MentalHealth

If you received your A-level results today and didn’t get what you expected, this is for you.