Catrin Hughes, Author at North Wales Safeguarding Board

August 16, 2021

Ending Physical Punishment in Wales

The journey towards ending physical punishment in Wales is back in North Wales and the surrounding area

21 March 2022 is a historic moment for children’s rights in Wales. From this day on, all types of physical punishment will be illegal thanks to new Welsh Government legislation. The Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Act 2020 will remove an archaic legal defence by outlawing the physical punishment of children when it comes into force in Wales on 21 March 2022.

To kickstart the nationwide public awareness campaign, an Ending Physical Punishment advertising van is back in North Wales visiting tourist sites on the following dates

• Friday 20th: Rhyl, Prestatyn
• Saturday 21st: Conwy, Welsh Mountain Zoo, Llandudno Pier, Llandudno Junction.
• Sunday 22nd: Zipworld, Surf Snowdonia.

May 14, 2021

NSPCC briefing on delivery of virtual support

Please see attached briefing from the NSPCC regarding delivery of virtual support and services to children and families;

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April 9, 2019

Stop It Now Third Sector Session – 29.4.19

Flyer for Third Sector Coed Pella English.

Gillian Jones Stop It Now will be delivering the final Stop It Now session on 29 April 2019 which will be held at Conwy County Borough Council, Coed Pella Offices, Conway Road, Colwyn Bay.

This session is primarily aimed at Third Sector professionals who work with Children, Young people and Families across North Wales.

These sessions are funded by Welsh Government and the previous sessions held and supported by the North Wales Safeguarding Board have been well attended by parents, carers and professionals across agencies.

Please see attached flyer for more information.

Booking is essential

February 20, 2019

Stop It Now Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Education session for Parents/Carers

Flyer for parents session Westwood
Stop it Now! Cymru are holding parent and carer sessions in Flintshire.

A session is be held Monday 25 March 2019 6pm-8pm at Westwood Community Primary School, Buckley, Flintshire.

Please see attached flyer for more information.

The session is aimed at parents/carers to develop and increase confidence to spot signs of sexual abuse and know what to do.

The session is open to parents/carers in the Wrexham and Flintshire area.

Booking is essential as places are limited.

December 20, 2018

North Wales Self-Neglect Learning Event.

Please be aware more tickets have now been released on Eventbrite for the North Wales Self-Neglect Learning Event.
Please follow the link below if you wish to book your place.

North Wales Self-Neglect Learning Event

Thursday 28th March – 9.30am – 12.30pm

To be held at Conwy Business Centre, Llandudno Junction

Presenter – Professor Michael Preston-Shoot

This workshop will give practitioners an insight into why people self-neglect and the challenges they face in this area of work and in trying to achieve a positive outcome. We will explore how making safeguarding person centred can be used to offer the individual the best possible range of interventions and support.

Learning Outcomes:
• To identify the signs and symptoms of self-neglect
• To explore the issues of mental capacity and why people self-neglect
• To explore the benefits of multi-agency approach via the safeguarding process

Target Audience
North Wales Multi Agency Practitioners who work with people who self-neglect

To book this event –please go via Eventbrite.