Neglect Campaign- find out more
Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Luton Safeguarding Children Partnerships (SCPs) and the NSPCC and are working together to create a local campaign to raise awareness of neglect. Work is underway to explore how the campaign will support children, families, community members and practitioners across Bedfordshire.
Check back regularly for updates and ways to get involved. In the meantime, please click on the blocks below to learn more about supporting children, young people and their families where there are concerns that needs are not being met.
What is Neglect?
- What is neglect?
- Why is neglect important?
- How can I make a difference?
Neglect Locally and Nationally
- Coming Soon- local/ national overview
'Listen Up, Speak Up' NSPCC Campaign
- What is Listen Up, Speak Up?
- How can you get involved?
- Host a workshop
Information for Practitioners
- Pan-Bedfordshire Neglect Strategy 2023-2026
- Local procedures
- Working Together to Safeguard Children Guidance.
- Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance.
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Guidance.
Information for Parents/ Carers
- Useful links and resources. Children Centres/ Family Hubs and Flying Start information.
- Early help services across the borough.
- Local food banks.
- Local community groups.
- Free localised activities.
NSPCC Resources
- Safeguarding Children and Child Protection.
- Talk PANTS resources for schools and teachers.
- Talk PANTS resources for parents and carers.
- Speak Out, Stay Safe Assemblies for Schools.
- Online Safety Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) resources for school.