Training and resources
We believe that training and workforce development is essential to help protect children and young people in Devon. We provide a range of information and resources for professionals and volunteers, including a calendar of training events and links to online learning.
Online safety
The internet is an exciting place for children and young people to play, explore and connect. But it is important to be aware of the risks - such as seeing inappropriate content, cyberbullying or having personal information stolen.
Get involved
In Devon, we believe that every voice matters. We want to make sure that you have the services and opportunities you need, that’s why we want to listen, hear and
We believe that training and workforce development is essential to help protect children and young people in Devon. We provide a range of information and resources for professionals and volunteers, including a calendar of training events and links to online learning.
The internet is an exciting place for children and young people to play, explore and connect. But it is important to be aware of the risks - such as seeing inappropriate content, cyberbullying or having personal information stolen.
In Devon, we believe that every voice matters. We want to make sure that you have the services and opportunities you need, that’s why we want to listen, hear and
Key Resources
Here you’ll find the forms, information and resources most often requested by our network of professionals and volunteers.


Workforce development plan
Continuing to strengthen our workforce to protect children from harm is core to the delivery of our safeguarding duties. This is our approach to multi-agency learning and development.

Exploitation of Children Strategy 2018-2021
The safeguarding of children and young people from the psychological and physical harm caused by exploitation is a priority for the Devon Children and Family Partnership and Safer Devon Partnership.
Sufficiency Strategy 2018-2020
As corporate parents, securing placements and services for our children and young in care, care leavers and disabled children, when they are unable to return home, that meet their needs and helps them to achieve the best possible outcomes is really important.
If you are concerned that a child is being abused please call
or email mashsecure@devon.gov.uk.
If it’s an emergency call 999