Safeguarding Activities

Last updated: 05/12/2022

The Board's Safeguarding Partnership and Communication, Engagement and Prevention (CEP) subgroup are asking partners and organisations to provide details of any safeguarding activities or campaigns that they may be implementing to help prevent potential abuse and neglect. This may include a wide range of topics such as exploitation, domestic abuse, financial scams, housing, neglect, self-neglect, self-harm.

Please complete this form, save it and send to the Business Unit at bfsb@bracknell-forest.gov.uk at regular intervals and when planning new campaigns.

The most recent activities that we are aware of are shown below:

Date	Organisation	Type of activity	Description of activity
Ongoing	BFSB	Social Media channels	Follow the BF Safeguarding Board on Facebook and Twitter: www.facebook.com/bfsafeguarding https://twitter.com/BFSafeguarding
Dec 22	Frimley Health and Care	Social media- 24 days of Christmas	Partners across Frimley Health and Care will be running a festive advent calendar campaign aimed at highlighting ways people can stay safe and well in the lead up to Christmas. Each day we will share a new advice, tip or message 24 Days of Christmas 2022 \| Frimley Health and Care
Dec 22	RBFRS	Website guidance	RBFRS issues vital ‘Winter Wise’ fire safety guidance as cold weather warnings are issued. Also, Fire Safety in the Winter leaflet.
Dec 22	RBFRS	Social media- 24 days of safety messages	Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) has social media campaign ‘#RBFRSAdvent’, sharing 24 days’ worth of advice to help residents stay safe during the festive period. The campaign will see a new safety message shared on RBFRS’ social media channels every day from 1-24 December. RBFRS launches its social media campaign to help residents stay safe this festive season Follow all RBFRS social media platforms
Dec 22	Frimley Health and Care	Social media – who’s in charge Winter 22/23	This campaign follows on from the successful #SafeSleep #Whosincharge campaign Summer 22. The potentially life changing question, is ‘when you choose to drink alcohol, take time to “think, plan, and share “Who’s in Charge?’ and respond to the needs and whereabouts of the children present. https://bit.ly/Stayincontrol Share from 5.12.22 and will remain available for use year-round. Who's in Charge? ThinkPlanShare \| Frimley Health and Care
Ongoing	BFC	Social media, emails	Encouraging people to register for Priority Services on the UK Power Network if they need extra support or additional care. Priority Services \| UK Power Networks
Nov 22	Community Safety	Social media, emails	A new campaign was launched to encourage people to open the conversation about the dangers of loan sharks and highlight the support that is available to those who have been affected by illegal money lending. Home - Stop Loan Sharks
Nov 22	Community Safety	Social media, emails	‘Get rich quick’ scams are soaring. Criminals are evolving the way that they target people with bogus investment opportunities, with many victims now being targeted on social media. Protect yourself from fraud and cyber crime \| Action Fraud
TBC	BFC	Social media, Email bulletins, Bracknell News (Leader’s column)	Awareness of scams, especially in light of the ongoing cost of living crisis.
29/9/22	BFC Safeguarding Our Schools Team	DSL Network meeting – links & key updates (then also sent out on email after the meeting)	Links & Discussion re: KCSIE 2022 updates Keeping children safe in education - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) With a focus on domestic abuse due to increased prevalence of this in the guidance. Searching, screening and confiscation at school - GOV.UK Child Q and the implications Shared the following Report: The Good Childhood Report 2022 \| The Children's Society Shared the following Link for cost-of-living support: Support for residents \| Bracknell Forest Council Presentation from Self-Harm Project leads.
24/11/22	BFC Safeguarding Our Schools Team	DSL network meeting - links & key updates (then will also be sent out on email after the meeting)	Presentation by cybercrime & Cyber choices SEROCU colleague to DSL’s. Sharing of: · Sharing of prevent duty resources: The National Grid for Learning - Act Early - Stories · Education Support – UK’s only charity providing mental health and well-being support services to all education staff and organisations · challenging victim blaming language and behaviours when dealing with the online experiences of children and young people · Classroom wellbeing toolkit (annafreud.org) · Safety Planning in Education - CSA Centre · Supporting pupils with medical conditions at school · Alex Scott – sharing domestic abuse experienced by her family
Throughout Nov	BFC	Email bulletin, social media, website	Community Winter Hubs as a source of shelter
Ongoing	BFC Safeguarding Our Schools Team	Universal Safeguarding Training for Schools	Focusses on Abuse indicators – Further emphasis on neglect due to living crisis & national and local stats shared.
Ongoing	Kerith Community Church	Hardship Fund	Our Revive Team works closely with the local VCS & BFC on a Hardship Forum which brings together voluntary, faith and statutory sectors of the community to promote stronger working relationships and cohesion.
Ongoing	Kerith Community Church	Bracknell Foodbank	Now open 4 days a week to accommodate the increasing demand within the community. As of 10/10/22 we are open one evening per week. For more info visit: https://bracknell.foodbank.org.uk/
Ongoing	Kerith Community Church	Revive café	Every Tuesday afternoon: 12:45-3:00pm This is a safe and welcoming community cafe for anyone to attend. Free hot and cold drinks provided & lunches at very low cost. Warm space to come and be where guests can make use of free wifi, do craft activities/games or meet others & simply chat and make new friends. For more info visit: www.kerith.church/revive-cafe
Ongoing	Kerith Community Church	CAP money course	Free budgeting course running in person & online at various dates throughout the winter. A rolling in person course runs every Tuesday 1pm-2:30pm where anyone can drop in to receive help with budgeting needs. Other dates available for online via www.kerith.church/capmoneycourse
Ongoing	Kerith Community Church	CAP Debt Help	free debt advice available to anyone who may be experiencing debt issues. Call 0800 328 0006 to make an appointment with one of our trained team OR visit www.kerith.church/debt-advice for more information.
Ongoing	Kerith Community Church	Help in Depression	A free 6-week course for those are struggling with anxiety or mild to moderate depression and who want to learn new skills to become free of it. More info at https://hopeindepression.org/
Ongoing	Kerith Community Church	Fresh Start	Our Fresh Start course provides a safe and confidential place to tackle unhealthy habits or addictions - to break free and stay free. This could include smoking, drinking, over-eating or gambling to name a few. Meeting weekly 8:00pm-9:30pm and each week spend time discussing a different topic. We're a friendly bunch and you're welcome to come along and share as little or as much as you like. Changing these habits alone can be difficult, so this is why we believe it’s important to do it in community. More information at www.kerith.church/addiction-support
Ongoing	Kerith Community Church	CAP Life Skills	Money is a source of stress for many individuals, especially for those on a low income. The CAP Life Skills course focuses on the following areas: money, organisational skills, health and wellbeing and building healthy relationships. The course aims to teach people practical money saving techniques such as cooking on a budget and how to make money go further. For more information: www.kerith.church/life-skills
		Kerith’s Cost of Living Fund	Set up so that we can financially support those struggling with the growing cost of living. This fund will be used to help those who are suffering financial hardship during this difficult time & decisions made on a case by case basis (not for social media)