Children’s MARS Board Communication
Anti Bullying Week
Last week was Anti-Bullying week! The NSPCC have collated a range of resources to help professionals recognise, respond to and prevent bullying within their organisations.
Resources include:
- Protecting children from bullying and cyberbullying
- Example anti-bullying policy statement
- Free online speak out stay safe resources
The NSPCC has published a news story on contacts to Childline about bullying. The full report can be read here: Bullying was the main concern for over 6,500 counselling sessions delivered by Childline last year | NSPCC
For additional sign posting please visit our website here
Artificial Intelligence and Safeguarding Children
Over the past two weeks, Humberside Police have delivered two insightful briefings on Artificial Intelligence and Safeguarding Children across the partnership. These sessions were well-attended and received highly positive feedback.
If you were unable to join, please contact the Children’s MARS team at mars@northlincs.gov.uk for details on how these briefings can be facilitated within your organisation.
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has announced plans to change the law to help tackle AI-generated child sexual abuse material. Read the Internet Watch Foundation news story here: IWF backs new rules as AI imagery grows more extreme.
The NSPCC have put together a list of tips for parents in respect to artificial intelligence and helping keep children safe here.
Domestic Abuse and Child Safeguarding
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales has published new research examining the family justice system and domestic abuse.
The Blue Door are facilitating a Responding to Domestic Abuse: A Practical Guide session on 26 November 25 – 09:30 – 12:30
Learning Outcomes:
• To develop an understanding of domestic abuse & discuss the offence of coercive control.
• To enhance your awareness of domestic abuse, the behaviours and tactics used.
• How to respond in a trauma informed, domestic-abuse informed way when there is a disclosure of domestic abuse.
• Provide an outline of domestic abuse support available via The Blue Door.
• How to make a referral to The Blue Door.
Please book via the following link: The Blue Door Support Service CIC Events – 6 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite
Please note that the training provider may directly send a charge to your team for non-attendance to the training. Therefore, if you are no longer able to attend you will need to contact the training provider directly to let them know.
Grief Awareness Course
8 December 2025 – 9:15 – 16:30 delivered by Oatridge Coaching.
This is a full-day session delivered by Oatridge Coaching and provides an interactive session on Grief Awareness.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the factors that affect grief
- Explore the process grief
- Models old and new of grief
- Learn tips for coping with grief
- Finding healing in sharing your grief
- Useful organisations and resource
Please email childrensworkforce@northlincs.gov.uk to book your place.
New and Upcoming cMARS Training
Parental Conflict Training – 12 December 2025 – 10:00 – 16:00 – The Iron Hub, Attis Arena, Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 8TD
Most relationships have their ups and downs, and disagreements and arguments are normal. But arguments between parents that are intense, hostile, and poorly resolved can be harmful to their children and put their mental health and long term life outcomes at risk. Learning to argue in ways that are helpful rather than harmful is vital for maintaining healthy relationships, whether parents are together or not.
The digital resources provided by OnePlus One are designed to help parents reflect on conflict in their relationship with current or ex-partners, as well as the impact on their children. The resources use videos and animations that incorporate evidence-based techniques to promote behaviour change and help parents to argue in ways that are helpful rather than harmful.
Harmful Sexual Behaviour Awareness Briefing – 9 December 2025 – 14:00 – 15:00 – MS Teams
This briefing provides an essential introduction to the Harmful Sexual Behaviour (HSB) Panel, its purpose, and how it supports safeguarding and early intervention across services. It is designed to raise awareness, build confidence in identifying and responding to HSB, and ensure appropriate referrals are made to the panel.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of the panel’s role, its impact, and how it contributes to improved outcomes for children and young people.
Training Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the HSB Panel, what it is, why it was established, and its core functions.
- Know How to Refer to the Panel. Understand the referral process, criteria, and documentation required.
- Access Further Information and Support. Signpost to resources, guidance, and contacts for ongoing support.
(LADO) Managing Allegations against people who work/volunteer with children – 5 January 2026 – 09:30 – 11:30
The aim of the workshop is to know what an allegation is, and what to do when an allegation is made regarding someone who works or volunteers with children
Objectives:
• To have an understanding of the role of LADO
• To have an understanding of the managing allegations process
from start to conclusion
• To effectively respond to, and manage allegations
Child Sexual Abuse and Violence Awareness Briefing – 19th January 2026 10:00 – 11:00 via MS Teams – 29th January 14:00 – 15:00 via MS Teams
Presented by The Blue Door, this course provides an overview of the North Lincolnshire referral pathway for individuals impacted by sexual violence and sexual abuse in North Lincolnshire. It explores how professionals can navigate the local system to ensure timely and appropriate support and outlines the range of services available. Participants will gain clarity on referral procedures, key contacts, and how to sensitively guide individuals toward the help they need.
Managing Allegations – The Role of Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) for School Leaders – 27 January 27, 2026 09:30 – 11:30 – Face to Face
The aim of the workshop is to know what an allegation is, explore What is the SCOPE, what constitutes harm, low level concerns (linked to KCSIE 2024), and what to do when an allegation is made regarding someone who works or volunteers with children. The workshop will also cover
records keeping, the role of the Chair of Governor and Whistleblowing.
Objectives:
• To have an understanding of the role of LADO
• To have an understanding of the managing allegations process from start to conclusion
• To effectively respond to and manage allegations.
Please email mars@northlincs.gov.uk to book onto these sessions.
Join Us for the White Ribbon Flag Raising Ceremony!
We’re proud to share this important event on behalf of North Lincolnshire Community Safety Partnership. The White Ribbon campaign stands for ending violence against women and girls.
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