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Windi Device - Caution Required Published 17th October 2024

If you are considering using a Windi device for your baby to help ease wind and colic please speak to a health care professional first.

Avoid a Halloween Horror Published 15th October 2024

Did you know Halloween costumes can be highly flammable - be careful what you buy!

Help Prevent Child Drownings in the Home Published 15th October 2024

In the past 4 years 125 children have drowned with 51 incidents occurring at home - primarily during bath time.

Time for Action on Racism in Sport conference Published 7th October 2024

Yorkshire Sport Foundation are hosting a FREE face-to-face conference on racism in sport.

Important Reminder: Bathing Your Baby or Toddler Published 2nd October 2024

Safe baby bath time: Top tips for parents and carers.

WSCP E-Bulletin - September Edition Now Available! Published 30th September 2024

The September edition of the Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership (WSCP) e-bulletin is now available for you to download.

Urgent Safety Alert Issued for Water Beads Published 24th September 2024

Parents and carers are warned to keep water beads away from children aged under 5.

WSCP Publishes Annual Report 2023-24 Published 19th September 2024

Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership (WSCP) have published the Annual Report for 2023-24.

WSCP Launch the Speak Up. Stand Up. Stop Exploitation! Community & Local Business Page Published 18th September 2024

Phase II includes a section of the knowledge hub that is dedicated to helping our local community and businesses within the Wakefield District.

The Safest Swimwear Colours For Your Child Published 5th September 2024

When purchasing children's swimwear, for safety reasons, buy bright, neon, contrasting colours!