Latest news

We want to ensure that you are kept up to date with the latest news and developments from Salford Safeguarding Children Board (SSCB). We produce a news bulletin on a bi-monthly basis and these are available below for you to download.

We think it is important to share news and information about what our partners are doing to contribute to keeping children safe in Salford.

If you have any comments or suggestions please email the SSCB Performance Co-ordinator tiffany.slack@salford.gov.uk or call 0161 603 4336.

Downloadable documents

SSCB ebulletin - 16 May 2012 (Microsoft Word format, 533kb)

If you have missed an edition of the E-Bulletin, you can download past editions from the archived news page.

Salford Safeguarding Strategy

The Salford Safeguarding Strategy 2012-2015 has been published. The overall aim through the implementation of this strategy is to provide outstanding Safeguarding Services in Salford for children, young people and their families.

To find out more access the Salford Safeguarding Strategy

Practice in Focus

The SSCB held an event on 24th April 2012 to provide practitioners with the opportunity to look at how policy and practice has changed in Salford in the light of Case Reviews, Inspection and Audits. To find out more about the event take a look at this month's SSCB e bulletin.

Safe Sleeping for your baby

Parents are being urged to put their babies to sleep in the safest place.

Every year, 300 babies in the UK die suddenly and unexpectedly in their sleep as a result of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The north west has the highest death rate in England and Wales. Here in Salford the SSCB has worked with agencies to promote clear messages to help parents reduce the risk of SIDS.

While there is no advice which can guarantee the prevention of SIDS, there are a number of things parents and carers can do to reduce the risk to their baby:

The safest place for a baby to sleep for the first six months is in a cot, moses basket or crib in their parents' room.
Place the baby on their back on a firm mattress, with their feet at the end of the cot.
Don't let them get too hot, keep the temperature in the room between 16°c -18°c

Falling asleep with a baby significantly increases the risk of SIDS if the parent is a smoker, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or just very tired.

To learn more about reducing the risk, visit the SSCB resources here. Further advice can be found at www.fsid.org.uk or speak to your midwife or health visitor.

Private fostering

Private fostering is when a child or young person is looked after by someone other than their close family, outside the family home.

The SSCB have published new information about private fostering. Find out more here.