Child protection news
Council encourages residents of all backgrounds to consider adoption
To coincide with National Adoption Week, Swindon Borough Council is supporting the national #YouCanAdopt campaign aimed at dispelling myths around adoption and encouraging more residents to adopt.
Published: Wednesday, 14th October 2020-
New project in Swindon to strengthen families and keep children out of care
Vulnerable children in Swindon at risk of being taken into care as a result of their parents’ issues with mental health, domestic violence or addiction will benefit from an early intervention project designed to keep families safely together at home.
Published: Thursday, 3rd October 2019 -
Pupils to be warned about the dangers of carrying weapons thanks to new awareness campaign
Swindon Borough Council is working with its partners to launch a campaign aimed at educating young people and parents about the risks associated with carrying weapons and drug abuse.
Published: Friday, 20th September 2019 -
Council and Police urge residents to be on the look-out for child abuse and exploitation
Swindon Borough Council and Wiltshire Police are launching a campaign to encourage local people to know the signs of child abuse and exploitation and how to report it.
Published: Thursday, 26th July 2018