Professionals

This section is designed for professionals working with children and families in South Tyneside. It provides essential resources, guidance, and tools to support effective safeguarding practice. By sharing key documents, learning materials, and procedures, we aim to ensure that all practitioners have the information they need to protect children and promote their welfare.

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Guidance

Explore guidance, resources and information designed to support professionals working with children, young people and families. These categories bring together key topics, campaigns and areas of practice to help you quickly find the information and tools you need.

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Key Learning for Professionals

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Information Sharing and Data Protection

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Services Available in South Tyneside

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Information for Education and Early Years Settings

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Safeguarding and Types of Abuse

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Young Carers

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Care Experienced Children

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Making a Complaint or Raising a Concern

Categories

Explore guidance, resources and information designed to support professionals working with children, young people and families. These categories bring together key topics, campaigns and areas of practice to help you quickly find the information and tools you need.

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