Preventing young suicide is about 1. Being aware 2. Spotting the signs and 3. Use the resources and help out there like Papyrus Hopeline 0800 068 4141. sc #saveyounglives

Children and young people may be inclined to use their phones and devices more over the holidays. Talk to your child regularly about what they are doing online and how to stay safe. Or more advice and tips on conversation starters & topics to discuss visit ow.ly/hbfq30n4qhL

Social media companies must be subject to legal ‘duty of care' - News from Parliament - UK Parliament parliament.uk/business/commi… via UK Parliament

Really pleased to see the number of gps who took time after a working day to come and discuss safeguarding this evening #safeguarding

Safeguarding is everybody’s business. Our communication team is supporting #CSEDay19 lets adopt a zero tolerance to the abuse of children #Safeguard #helpinghands

You can find out more about #CSE, how to spot the signs and what to do if you suspect a child is being exploited on our dedicated website: goo.gl/JJgvPn #CSEDay19 #SaySomething #BedsAgainstCSE

We're pleased to be contributing to an important learning event on Monday with east region lscbs and NHS on self harm and suicide #safeguarding #cyp #mentalhealth

It's great to hear all the buzz about "blinded by the light" on national stage - it provides a different context to our town 😎

Good relationships are about doing things together and having respect for your partner. Stop and think before you do so. If you're always doing what they want to do then you're not likely to have so much fun yourself. #ItsNotWhatItSeems #BedsAgainstCSE ow.ly/DRzl30piezM

You may think that sexting is okay and a normal part of a healthy relationship. You may not even stop and think before you send a sext - but it's important to understand the risks and what could go wrong. #ItsNotWhatItSeems #BedsAgainstCSE ow.ly/OQwo30pifaj

How can we provide support through direct work with families to support positive mental health and wellbeing in children and young people? Suggestions for practice: ow.ly/LUfb30pp80h

The The Children's Society have published the Good Childhood Report for 2019. This year it explores children’s happiness. ow.ly/Qkwt30pr4St

Understanding self-harm among children and adolescents: Frontline Briefing – new briefing to support responses in practice: ow.ly/MU9030pp7AF

modern day slavery - if you want to understand what it is and how it happens bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

really helpful discussion with Beds Fire and Rescue on safeguarding vulnerable adults and children

we're seeking your views on safeguarding training - please take the 2mins it takes to complete our practitioners survey surveymonkey.co.uk/r/XRMG6ST

Modern day slavery is not well understood and we are supporting some research to better understand practitioners needs on this subject. If you work in bedfordshire , could you take a few minutes to complete this survey surveymonkey.co.uk/r/KKLDFSS THANKS #MDS

How can social work and family support practice respond to cases of forced marriage? Read our new briefing ow.ly/pzfz30pp7qA

if you want to understand more about ACE's - you can undertake this helpful e-learning acesonlinelearning.com

have you seen the great posters about communicating with your young child ? flyingstartluton.com/talkingtakesof…