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It’s Almost National Safeguarding Week

29 October 2025

With National Safeguarding Week fast approaching on the 10th – 14th November, there are lots of events for staff to get involved in. 

This week is an opportunity for staff to come together and raise awareness of important safeguarding issues, learn best practices and to share knowledge and learn from others.

National Safeguarding Week is a week-long campaign in Wales that aims to raise awareness and provide training on safeguarding issues.

Safeguarding involves protecting children and adults from abuse, neglect, and other harm, and preventing them from becoming at risk.

This year’s theme is Child Sexual Abuse, which encourages us to share our knowledge of safeguarding, learn from others and ultimately create safer cultures. 

Some key events taking place throughout the week that staff may be interested in attending: 

Webinar: Exploring Netflix's 'Adolescence'

  • Webinar: Exploring Netflix's 'Adolescence'Date & Time: Tuesday 11th November, 10:00 – 11:00
  • Location: Online
  • What to expect? Hosted by Charlotte Hussey, New Pathways. The webinar will explore the themes in Netflix’s hit show Adolescence (including misogyny, incel and toxic masculinity). The Webinar will be delivered by New Pathways.
  • Target Audience: Suitable for anyone working with young people

Staff can find out more about the event or book a place here CardiffandValeRSB@cardiff.gov.uk

An Introduction to We Stand’s Whole Family Approach

Child sexual abuse affects the whole family. It can fracture family relationships and create lasting trauma for direct and indirect victims.

This session will cover:

  • The important role of supporting non abusing parents and carers in mitigating the long-term impacts of the abuse on the child(ren) and protecting them from further harm.
  • The impacts of sexual abuse on non-abusing parents and carers
  • Common issues faced by non-abusing parents and carers
  • We Stand's approach and services

To book a place contact - cardiffandvalersb@cardiff.gov.uk

Webinar: child-on-child sexual abuse (peer-on-peer)

(Facilitated by Helen Pierce Jenkins, Social Care Trainer, New Pathways)

  • Date & Time: Thursday 13th November, 09:00 – 16:00
  • Location: Online

What to expect?

The webinar content will cover:

  • Define child on child sexual abuse and its various forms
  • Identify vulnerable individuals, groups or situations
  • Be aware of the signs and symptoms of child on child sexual abuse
  • Know how to support a young person thinking of disclosing
  • Target Audience: Multi-agency professionals.

To book a place contact: CardiffandValeRSB@cardiff.gov.uk  

In addition to these events, there are many other activities being hosted both online and in-person throughout the week, covering important safeguarding topics.

To find out more or to book your place at an event, head over to News from the board – Cardiff and Vale Safeguarding Board 

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. As employees of the Vale of Glamorgan Council, we have a responsibility to ensure that people living in the Vale are safe and protected. Everyone who works for the Council has a duty to report, if they are concerned about the safety or wellbeing of a child, young person or adult at risk.