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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Teachers may no longer be required to report certain cases of underage sexual…

Under a new clause in the Crime and Policing Bill, teachers in the UK may no longer be legally required...

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Meta increases restrictions for teen users on Facebook and Messenger

Meta is extending its Teen Accounts system—designed to provide an age-appropriate experience for users under 18—to Facebook and Messenger. This...

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Online safety platform creator was coerced into sending graphic photos age 13 and…

The Behind Our Screens website invites teenagers to share anonymous testimonials after sharing her own story, which inspired the platform....

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Experts claim that Roblox’s safety shortcomings put children at risk

Experts warn that the new safety features introduced on the popular children’s gaming platform Roblox to tackle harmful content are...

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The alarming increase in violent incidents within UK classrooms

A startling new report reveals that nearly 100,000 violent incidents have occurred in British classrooms over the past three years....

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Doctors call for an end to outdated smacking as a form of punishment

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is calling on politicians to support a change to the Children’s...

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Additional funding allows child protection pilot scheme to continue

Walsall and Wolverhampton councils will continue collaborating with the government on a pilot initiative aimed at strengthening child protection. They...

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SACPA welcomes government’s reforms to support victims of child sexual abuse

SACPA welcomes the UK Government’s announcement of significant reforms aimed at improving support for victims of child sexual abuse. These...

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Mandatory Abuse Reporting (England)

Yesterday, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper stated her intention to make it mandatory to report child sexual abuse, with professional and...

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Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Today the UK government introduces its landmark Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. The bill proposes a range of measures with...

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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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