Welcome to our newsletter for practitioners that work with children and families in Leeds. This newsletter provides you with helpful information to support and improve your practice.
Update to the West Yorkshire Consortium Inter Agency Safeguarding and Child Protection Procedures
As a Leeds practitioner please ensure that you are aware of the amendments to the West Yorkshire Consortium Inter Agency Safeguarding and Child Protection Procedures and are referring to the most up to date information in your daily practice.
A complete summary of the December 2025 changes is now available.
Safer Internet Day 2026
Safer Internet Day 2026 takes place on 10th February 2026, with celebrations and learning based around the theme ‘Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI’.
Everyone’s talking about AI, and with many children and young people hearing about and using AI online, it’s important they have the skills and confidence to make safe choices when they are using smart technology.
This Safer Internet Day there will be an exploration of the impact of AI on all of our lives, looking at how AI can be used for good, and giving advice and guidance that empowers people to use AI safely and responsibly.
The UK Safer Internet Centre has free educational resources to help schools and youth groups talk about this issue with young people of all ages, covering a range of issues from looking at voice assistants and chatbots, to exploring some of the ethical considerations in responsible use of AI technology. There are also tips and advice for parents, carers and grandparents covering how to talk about AI, helping them to use new technology in safe and responsible ways.
Register as a Safer Internet supporter on their website.
LSCP Training - New dates for 2026
We are pleased to present live webinars on a selection of new topics starting in 2026. All aimed at enhancing knowledge, developing skills, and supporting professional growth. Book your place today.
Working Together to safeguard children and young people
Tuesday 3 February 2026, 9am to 3.30pm
Tuesday 10 February 2026, 9am to 3.30pm
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Safeguarding children and young people refresher training
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Making sense of information sharing guidance
Using the LSCP's Information Sharing Toolbox as a discussion framework, the session will explore how practitioners can make appropriate and secure decisions when sharing information to keep children and young people safe.
Wednesday 21 January 2026, 1pm to 2pm
Thursday 19 February 2026, 1pm to 2pm
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CSE hasn't gone away
This webinar provides an up-to-date picture of CSE today, exploring current trends, risk indicators, and emerging threats. The session will emphasise the continued need for strong partnership working, effective information sharing, and professional curiosity to identify and disrupt exploitation at the earliest opportunity.
Thursday 12 March 2026, 9.30am - 10.30am
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Introduction to family help
This session will focus on Family Help and how Leeds have adopted a ‘test and learn’ approach to ensure that babies, children, young people and families receive the most effective service when they need help.
The participants will come away with an understanding of the reforms and what Leeds are doing to shape services.
Tuesday 24 February 2026, 10.00am to 11.30am
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Learning Access Service - Supporting children into education
As a child friendly city, Leeds is keen to ensure that all children, whatever their circumstances, have the very best opportunity to access the very best education. The Leeds Learning Access Service has that vision at the very core of its work, not least for those children whose parents elect to educate them at home.
This session will provide an overview on the Learning Access Service, with a focus on understanding the local authority's responsibilities and structure of the team.
Thursday 12 February 2026 at 10:00 to 11:00am
Thursday 26 March 2026 at 10:00 to 11:00am
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Free webinars from the Centre of Expertise
For free introductory webinars, exclusive training events and research workshops and discussions see the Centre of Expertise website.
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Managing allegations – Reporting concerns about practitioners or adults working or volunteering with children and the role of the LADO
Writing a safeguarding policy – What to include and how to keep your policy updated
Dates for your diary
3 to 8 February 2026 - Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Week
9 to 15 February 2026 - Children’s Mental Health Week
6 February 2026 - International Day of Zero Tolerance of FGM
10 February 2026 - Safer Internet Day