sacpa

The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association champions excellence in safeguarding and child protection.

Sacpa (the Safeguarding and Child Protection Association) is the voice of safeguarding, providing a channel to government and other key agencies. The association represents organisations, associations, agencies and individuals involved in safeguarding the welfare of children and adults at risk in the UK and overseas.

Our services include:

  • CPD and training
  • Information
  • Advice, consultancy, policy and compliance support
  • Networking opportunities
  • Resource and policy hub
  • Newsletters and an online forum
  • Government and key stakeholder representation.
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Three charged with modern slavery offences and six children saved from clutches of…

Three modern slavery charges linked to the trafficking of a child to sell drugs have been secured as part of...

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‘Why we want child abuse nursery held accountable’

A group of parents whose children attended a nursery where abuse was carried out say the council’s unwillingness to investigate...

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11% Surge in Child Abuse Cases Linked to Tech‑Enabled Exploitation

Online platforms continue to be a significant enabler of child abuse, with grooming and extortion prevalent.  Police Scotland has reported...

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Parent and child outcomes before and after the expansion of funded ELC in…

Background From August 2021 the entitlement to funded early learning and childcare (ELC) in Scotland increased from 600 to 1140...

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How a charity founded by farmers’ wives helps children in the Borders

A charity founded by farmers’ wives in the 1960s to protect vulnerable children is celebrating its 60th birthday by appealing...

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Small Comforts, Big Confidence: Supporting Girls Through Busy School Terms #ad

By March, the rhythm of the school year is fully underway. Academic schedules are busy, extracurricular activities are in full...

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Scottish Child Law Centre reports rise in enquiries about protection of women and…

Ahead of the Scottish Child Law Centre officially launching its Govanhill community clinic, the charity has reported a rise in...

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Being the Voice for all children: Why Early Years Educators Are Critical Safeguarding…

In early years, there is statutory guidance to set out the standards for care and education for all children and...

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Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) consultation

The Government is launching a 10-week public consultation on proposed changes to its Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) statutory...

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‘No way out’: Child homelessness hits record levels as Scotland’s housing crisis deepens

Words by Scotland Reporter Vanessa Taaffe and Scotland Producer Stephanie Docherty Danielle Quigley and her six children are homeless. “I’m...

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Membership

Sacpa represents organisations, associations, agencies and individuals involved in safeguarding and the welfare of children and adults at risk in the UK and overseas.

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