Kirklees Safeguarding Children Board (KSCB), Kirklees Safeguarding Adults Board (KSAB) and Community Safety Partnership (CSP) came together in October for Kirklees’ first ever Safeguarding Week - set to become an annual event.
Adrian Lythgo, Chief Executive, Kirklees Council opened proceedings at the Launch Event (Hudawi Centre, Huddersfield)
Lee Thompson, Kirklees Head of Safeguarding & Social Work chaired the event
Kirklees Safeguarding Week 17-21 Oct 2016
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Stronger together– working for a safe and healthy Kirklees
Detective Chief Inspector, Mick Brown (WYPolice Safeguarding Unit) speaks about
how the police are helping to make a difference
Mike Houghton-Evans (KSAB) and Penny Woodhead (KSCB) speak about working together
Cllr Masood Ahmed also talks about working together from a CSP perspective
KIRKLEES SAFEGUARDING WEEK 2016
Almost 20 partner
organisations come together
to create a marketplace of
information
The 5 Board Promise The marketplace
With lots of opportunity for networking, questions … and a little bit of fun!
Our lay members and Kirklees Youth Council witnessed the signing of the Promise
KIRKLEES SAFEGUARDING WEEK 2016
The infobus Other events and activities
With the use of an infobus for 2 days we took our information out to the residents of Huddersfield and Dewsbury, visiting a couple of schools along the way
Events ranging from masterclasses, stage performances, street style theatre and training workshops, there was something for everyone
KIRKLEES SAFEGUARDING WEEK 2016
Kirklees’ 1st Safeguarding Week 2016 was a huge success Special thanks to everyone who contributed to making it happen including those who helped make our
safeguarding video “What makes me feel safe” Please remember that although Safeguarding Week may be over for this year, the hard work of all the teams, services and organisations continues…. “Stronger together – working for a safe and healthy Kirklees” There is always help at hand.
If you suspect an adult at risk is being abused, talk to someone as soon as possible.
Tel: 01484 414933
Email: [email protected]
In an emergency call the police on 999
If the person is not in immediate danger now, call the police on 101
If you think a child is being abused or mistreated or you have concerns about a child's well-being you should call and speak to someone at one of the following numbers:
Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) 01484 456848 or email: [email protected]
Kirklees Emergency Duty Service 01484 414933 (outside office hours)
NSPCC Helpline 0808 800 5000, email [email protected] , text 88858 (free service)
Safeguarding is everyone’s business
