Women's Resource Centre has partnered with the NSPCC and Children England to provide support and advice to its Safe Network programme, which works to assist the third sector in having effective child protection and safety measures in place.

The WRC will provide advice on promoting the greater involvement of the women's voluntary sector in safeguarding activities at local and national levels across the WRC's network of organisations and those who work with women and girls.

The Safe Network was launched on 5 June 2009 to offer information, training, materials and tailored advice that volunteers, parents and organisations need to provide safe environments for children and young people.

The Safe Network - background

In June 2009 Children England and the NSPCC set up a national safeguarding unit for the third sector - Safe Network, working with the then Department for Children, Schools and Families (now the Department of Education) and partners to use their influence and the networks to reach third sector organisations, including those offering unregulated sports and activities, to encourage them to introduce effective and sensible safeguards.

The Safe Network offers information, training, high quality materials and tailored advice that volunteers, parents and organisations need to provide safe environments for children and young people to learn and have a great time.

The Safe Network will run primarily online via the Safe Network website but a telephone/email enquiry service is also available: 0116 234 7217 or email info@safenetwork.org.uk.

Safe Network Resource pack

The network also has a free pack for community groups or clubs that work with children and provide activities such as arts, drama, music, religious teaching, youth services and early years or after school care. Click here for more information or to order a pack.