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Becoming a Wandsworth Childminder - Childminder Briefing Sessions
Thinking of becoming Wandsworth childminder? You need to attend two free Childminder briefing sessions. At these sessions you can find out more about childminding and start the registration process. The latest set of dates can be found below. Childminders are self-employed and must be registered with Ofsted if they look after children…
Childminding Team
The childminding service offers support and advice to all potential and registered childminders. For persons interested in registering as a childminder with Ofsted, we deliver the childminder briefing sessions on a monthly basis. We deliver the training required for Ofsted registration. Briefing session dates and…
FGM complications
Immediate and short term complications Severe pain during the procedure and healing Shock can be caused by pain and/or haemorrhage Excessive bleeding (haemorrhage) and septic shock have been documented Difficulty in passing urine, and also passing of faeces, can occur due to swelling, oedema and…
FGM Downloads and Updates
FGM Downloads and updates The Wandsworth FGM Guidelines and Wandsworth FGM Strategy are no longer in use and are now archived. Please download the following document for further information: Wandsworth FGM Updates May 2016 All FGM Pathways have also been replaced with a single document.…
Forced Marriage Guidance and FMPOs
Most forced marriages take place abroad. If you are travelling overseas and worried that you may be forced into a marriage, before you leave: Give a photocopy of your passport, travel plans, details of where you’re staying, your parents’ details and a photograph of yourself…
Forced Marriage Myth Buster
If I tell someone, my parents will be told Absolutely not! Nobody will tell your parents anything that will put you in harms way. If I ask for help, my parents will go to jail This isn’t true; there are many ways that you could…
Guidance for professionals - domestic violence or abuse / forced marriage
This guidance is for professionals who come into contact with people who have experienced violence or abuse. Other documents include: First Response - guidance for professionals Multi-agency practice guidelines: Handling cases of Forced Marriage Forced Marriage Protection Orders The Right to Choose: Multi-agency statutory guidance…
Information for dads
Support in Wandsworth for Dads, granddads and all other male carers Dads, granddads and all other male carers have a key role to play in supporting their child’s development. To help men gain confidence in themselves, there are a range of parenting groups and services…
Internet Safety
The internet is a fantastic resource for everyone. We live in a time where we do so many things online, like stay in touch with family and friends, do online shopping and watch catch-up TV. It can be a great way for children and young…
LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer)
A guide to managing allegations against staff and volunteers working with children. Every Local Authority has a statutory responsibility to have a Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) who is responsible for co-ordinating the response to concerns that a member of staff or volunteer who works with children may have…