7 minute briefings
Our 7 minute briefings are designed to keep professionals working with children in Westmorland and Furness informed and up to date on current topics and themes.
Each briefing delivers concise, actionable insights on key safeguarding topics, including links to relevant websites, resources and further reading links.
Whether you're in education, health, social care, or the voluntary sector, these briefings help you stay aligned with best practices and emerging developments.
Previous 7 minute briefings:
Westmorland and Furness Safeguarding Children Partnership will be releasing 7 minute briefings.
Previous 5 minute briefings:
- Farm Safety Week 2025
- Drowning Prevention Week (Day 5) - What To Do If Things Go Wrong - Self-Rescue & Calling for Help
- Drowning Prevention Week (Day 4) - Risks of Paddling Pools, Hot Tubs & Garden Water Features
- Drowning Prevention Week (Day 3) - Water Safety in the Home
- Drowning Prevention Week (Day 2) - Staying Safe During Outdoor Leisure Activities
- Drowning Prevention Week (Day 1) - Cold Water Risks & Local Dangers
- Child Safety Week 2025
- Cumberland Safeguarding Hub - Submitting a Single Contact Form
- Working Together to Safeguarding Children Update
- Westmorland & Furness Safeguarding Children Partnership Update
- New Safeguarding Children Partnership Arrangements for Cumbria - as of today 1 April 2025
- New Safeguarding Children Partnership Arrangements for Cumbria
- Update: Westmorland & Furness Multi-Agency Children’s Hub and launch of the new Single Contact Form
- Child Exploitation Awareness Day - Tuesday 18 March 2025
- Safer Sleep Week 2025 (10-16 March) Day 5
- Safer Sleep Week 2025 (10-16 March) Day 4
- Safer Sleep Week 2025 (10-16 March) Day 3
- Safer Sleep Week 2025 (10-16 March) Day 2
- Safer Sleep Week 2025 (10-16 March) Day 1
- Westmorland & Furness Multi-Agency Children's Hub and new Single Contact Form