Pol-Ed a positive force in education
All students from Early Years Foundation Stage to Key Stage 5 in Greater Manchester have access to free Pol-Ed Resources.
Pol-ed supports schools in delivering lessons designed to develop a deep awareness of risks, citizenship and the law. The Pol-Ed team has concentrated the content of the materials to tackle key issues in policing, including sexual violence and harassment, child-on-child abuse, and the perceptions that young individuals hold regarding the police.
The free resources include lesson plans and schemes of work. They can be used in response to situations, as part of a wider PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic) framework or for different year groups. All of the Pol-Ed content focuses on the Policing Priorities and Ofsted lines of enquiry. They are linked to the Department for Education statutory guidance and PSHE Association Programme of Study to ensure we are best meeting the needs of our children and young people. You can watch a video to find out more
Book your place on upcoming multi-agency training sessions
There are several opportunities in the coming months to attend multi-agency training with Oldham Safeguarding Children Partnership (OSCP) and Oldham Safeguarding Adults Board (OSAB).
Lunch & Learn - Referring concerns about child exploitation
12.00-12.30, 16 September 2025
This webinar will provide guidance on how to refer concerns about children exploitation in Oldham. It will provide a brief overview of the complex safeguarding team and the tools they use to assess risk.
Risk Management in Oldham Training: Team Around the Adult and the TRAM Protocol
12:30-14:30, 23 September 2025 via Microsoft Teams
This session supports practitioners to recognise the benefits of multi-agency working; be familiar with the Multi-Agency TRAM Protocol; understand the role of the Lead Professional and Team Around the Adult; and understand when the High and Critical Risk Levels are appropriate to use.
Introduction to Shame Competence
10:00-12:00, 8 October 2025, via Microsoft Teams
Shame is a strong driver of decision-making and behaviour, and as a result is a significant force to consider when delivering services. Understanding shame and its effects is central to understanding post-trauma states and achieving trauma-informed practice. The aim of the session is to introduce the topic of shame and its relevance to professional practice.
Professional Challenge
9:00-12:30, 9 October 2025 at Rock Street Resource Centre, OL1 3UJ
This course outlines professional challenge as a positive action across the workforce to keep children safe; describes and explores what is meant by professional challenge; explores the barriers to challenge; looks at how we can employ measures that facilitate effective communication; outlines OSCP's resolution and escalation policy; and interpret circumstances that require application of formal escalation.
So-called Honour Based Violence
9:30-16:00, 10 November 2025 at Rock Street Resource Centre, OL1 3UJ
This course provides an understanding of what constitutes So-called Honour Based Violence and Forced Marriage. It will focus on how best to offer help and support and the responsibilities within your own role, highlighting national and local services who can offer support, including the use of forced marriage protection orders and the one chance rule. It will look at which communities are affected with an overview of the local picture.
MARAC (Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference)
9:30-12:30, 1 December 2025 at Rock Street Resource Centre, OL1 3UJ
This training will enable participants to understand the rationale behind the DASH RIC (Domestic Abuse Stalking, Harassment, Risk Indicator Checklist) The identification of high-risk victims of domestic abuse, The purpose and process of the MARAC and what a good referral into MARAC looks like.
Back to school: preparing children for independent journeys
It is that time of year when many parents/carers will be thinking about the return to school. Perhaps this year will be the first time a child will be walking alone or with their friends. Or maybe a child is changing school and they have a new route to learn. It can be a nerve-wracking time. But there are things that can be done to help children with the transition and keep them safe.
The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) have published useful guidance titled "Walking to school alone: preparing children to make the journey safely" which covers:
- Peak time for accidents
- Why are accidents so common at this age
- When can children walk to school alone
- Getting ready to make the transition
- The Green Cross Code
To access this guidance and to find out more about go to the CAPT Website. Please share this with families and the community that you support and direct them to this important information.
Month of hope: changing the narrative on suicide
10 September – 10 October 2025
Greater Manchester’s Month of Hope returns this autumn, running from World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) to World Mental Health Day (10 October). This year’s theme, “Changing the Narrative on Suicide,” encourages open conversations, challenges stigma, and inspires hope across our communities. Delivered as part of the Shining a Light on Suicide campaign, the Month of Hope supports the Greater Manchester Suicide Prevention Strategy and invites everyone to play a role in preventing suicide.
There will be a virtual World Suicide Prevention Day Event and a Service of Reflection for those affected by suicide at Manchester Cathedral, 14:00-15:30 on 6 September 2025. Find out more via the Integrated Care Partnership Website
Why language matters: the importance of including babies in the language of safeguarding
The NSPCC has published the latest blog in the Why language matters series. The blog explores the ‘baby blind spot’ and the importance of including babies in the language of safeguarding. It discusses how not including ‘babies’ when talking about ‘children and young people’ can lead professionals to overlook the needs and experiences of babies in safeguarding policy, practice and service provision. It also outlines the importance of acknowledging the early years and what professionals can do to keep babies in mind.
Explore expert guidance on safeguarding and child protection in early years from the NSPCC. Their website offers practical tools and resources designed for professionals working with young children.
Partners in care & health webinar on sexual exploitation and safeguarding adults
This Webinar will be held at 10:00-12:00 on 25 September 2025 and seeks to highlight opportunities and challenges in safeguarding adults who experience sexual exploitation. Speakers will draw on casework, experience, and research, providing examples of services, partnership working and tools to support practice.
Find out more via the Local Government Association website and access the Oldham Adult Sexual Exploitation Toolkit via the OSAB website
New video resource: learning from the West Sussex Safeguarding Adults Review in respect of Tom
OSAB are pleased to share a new training video developed in West Sussex which brings to life the key learning from the Safeguarding Adults Review in respect of Tom.
The review identified important learning across agencies working with those living with a disability which apply to practitioners nationally, particularly in relation to safeguarding, information sharing, controlling and coercive behaviour, disguised compliance, professional curiosity, and trauma-informed practice.
Tom is keen to help staff understand the crucial role they play in identifying and responding to safeguarding for those experiencing exploitation and abuse. This new resource features Tom talking through his story and highlighting key themes.