Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Safeguarding Partnership Board

26/06/2026

With rising temperatures, more people are heading to the water to cool off. Please take care:

⚠️ Cold water shock can happen even on hot days
⚠️ Never jump into unknown water
⚠️ Avoid swimming if you've been drinking alcohol
⚠️ Know your limits, don’t take risks

✅ Choose safe, supervised locations
✅ Tell someone where you’re going
✅ Keep children within arm’s reach at all times

Your safety matters; stay cool, stay safe and look out for each other.

22/06/2026

⚠️Extreme Heat Warning⚠️

Temperatures are set to rise significantly over the coming days. Please take extra care to keep yourself and others safe in the hot weather.

Stay safe:

- Drink plenty of water – even if you don’t feel thirsty
- Stay in the shade or indoors during the hottest part of the day (11am–3pm)
- Wear light, loose clothing and sunscreen
- Never leave children or pets in parked cars
- Check in on vulnerable neighbours, family and friends.

Know the Signs of Heat Exhaustion:

-Dizziness, headache, nausea, sweating or cramps
- Move to a cool place, drink fluids and seek help if symptoms worsen.

Further advice & support:

- NHS heatwave guidance: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/
- UK Health Security Agency: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency
- For urgent medical help call NHS 111 or 999 in an emergency.

16/06/2026

‼️ We still have spaces available for our Recognising and Responding to Child Neglect training. Contact [email protected] if you need further assistance.

05/06/2026

‼️ Recognising and Responding to Child Neglect training available: 29th June 2026 - 09:30 - 11:30.

This course will explore what is child neglect, what are the risks and what to do if you have concerns.

In this session we will:

- Explore the potential impact of neglect on children and young people.

- Explore the possible indicators that a child may be neglected.

- Introduce tools and resources that will help practitioners work with cases of neglect.

- Determine what to do if you have concerns about a child or young person who is being neglected.

To book a place on any of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Safeguarding Partnership training or workshops, you’ll have to use our Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Safeguarding Boards Me Learning workspace: https://www.safeguardingcambspeterborough.org.uk/home/multi-agency-safeguarding-training/

If you do not have a Me Learning account, please use the following link to create an account: https://app.melearning.co.uk/auth/login

If you already have an old CCC or PCC Me Learning account but haven’t previously accessed our C&P Me Learning workspace, please complete the following form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ZLMn4x4EUUyC8skGp4-cyciTu0Gvo55Pgk6hvm_lACVUNTNCTzVIU0E0RzhINUEzQjVSNEUyVE1EWS4u&route=shorturl
Once we have received your information, we will then need to manually add you to our workspace.

If you have any trouble registering, please email [email protected]

11/05/2026

01/05/2026

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Safeguarding Partnership Board has upcoming virtual training on child neglect available:

Recognising and Responding to Child Neglect

This training will explore what is child neglect, what are the risks and what to do if you have concerns.

In this session we will:

·  Explore the potential impact of neglect on children and young people.
·  Explore the possible indicators that a child may be neglected.
·  Introduce tools and resources that will help practitioners work with cases of neglect.
·  Determine what to do if you have concerns about a child or young person who is being neglected.

Virtual via Microsoft Teams:
22nd May 2026: 13.00 - 15:00
29th Jun 2026: 09:30 - 11:30

You will need to be a member of our Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Me Learning workspace to book a place. If you already have a PCC or CCC Me Learning account but haven’t previously applied to join our workspace, you will need to fill in this form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ZLMn4x4EUUyC8skGp4-cyciTu0Gvo55Pgk6hvm_lACVUNTNCTzVIU0E0RzhINUEzQjVSNEUyVE1EWS4u&route=shorturl

01/05/2026

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Safeguarding Partnership Board has upcoming virtual training on child neglect available:

Recognising and Responding to Child Neglect

This training will explore what is child neglect, what are the risks and what to do if you have concerns.

In this session we will:

· Explore the potential impact of neglect on children and young people.
· Explore the possible indicators that a child may be neglected.
· Introduce tools and resources that will help practitioners work with cases of neglect.
· Determine what to do if you have concerns about a child or young person who is being neglected.

Virtual via Microsoft Teams:
22nd May 2026: 13.00 - 15:00
29th Jun 2026: 09:30 - 11:30

You will need to be a member of our Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Me Learning workspace to book a place. If you already have a PCC or CCC Me Learning account but haven’t previously applied to join our workspace, you will need to fill in this form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ZLMn4x4EUUyC8skGp4-cyciTu0Gvo55Pgk6hvm_lACVUNTNCTzVIU0E0RzhINUEzQjVSNEUyVE1EWS4u&route=shorturl

For queries or further assistance, please email [email protected]

27/04/2026

We have upcoming training on Private Fostering available, aimed at safeguarding professionals working in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. This is particularly relevant to staff working in Children's Social Care, Schools, Housing and Health.

The training will:

Explore the definition of private fostering and its legal framework.
Consider the needs of children who are privately fostered.
Learn about the respective responsibilities of parents, private foster carers and local authorities.
Explore assessment practice for private fostering.
Consider dilemmas and challenges.
Explore the support needs of private foster carers and review requirements.
Explore practice advice around Ukrainian children not living with a parent or legal guardian.

There are 5 online sessions available and dates for the training, which can be booked through our Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Me Learning workspace: https://app.melearning.co.uk/auth/login

07 Jul 2026: 13:00 - 15:30
03 Sept 2026: 14:30 - 17:00
02 Nov 2026: 10:00 - 12:30
12 Jan 2027: 13:00 - 15:30
15 Mar 2027: 14:30 - 17:00

If anyone is interested in attending but doesn’t have a C&P Safeguarding Boards Me Learning account, please ask them to follow the instructions given on our web training page: https://www.safeguardingcambspeterborough.org.uk/home/multi-agency-safeguarding-training/

For any queries, please email [email protected] and we can help you get set up.

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27/04/2026

Our team would like to say a big thank you to everyone who attended our annual children's conference, where we discussed the impact of domestic abuse. Your participation and support is vital as we continue raising awareness and working together towards positive change.