Archives for: October 2009
The Way Forward

The Way Forward Legacy Programme In delivering ‘The Way Forward’, a series of collaborative events aimed at bridging the gap between our communities and all children’s services; health, education and [...]

Enhancing the Life Chances of Black African and Caribbean Children

A Community Partnership Initiative led by VCF – The Victoria Climbié Foundation UK and the Harrow Local Safeguarding Children Board to identify the needs of Black African, Caribbean and mixed [...]

Family Showcase Event

Family Showcase Event Invite A Black History Celebration: a showcase evening that highlights the rich and diverse African and Caribbean traditions and cultures. All proceeds to the Victoria Climbié Foundation

Safeguarding children controlled through belief in ritual oaths…

Safeguarding children controlled through belief in ritual oaths, ‘child witches’ or religious and traditional practices ECPAT UK (2009) Research and professionals’ experience in the UK shows that child victims of [...]

Child Protection Policies & Guidelines

Every Child Matters In 2003, the Government published a Green Paper called Every Child Matters alongside the formal response to the report into the death of Victoria Climbié. After a [...]