Listen up, Speak up is an NSPCC campaign aimed at empowering the public to take action if they’re worried about a child or family. NSPCC are offering free, bitesize training to every adult in the UK as part of the campaign. To find out more information about Listen up, Speak up, please access the bilingual flyer here.
In addition, there is an upcoming opportunity to participate in Listen Up Speak Up workshops during the Awareness Week scheduled from 4- 11 October. To register your interest or to inquire further, please email walescampaigns@nspcc.org.uk. More information below:
Our Listen Up Speak Up workshops aim to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect while fostering open discussions within the community. These free workshops, delivered by NSPCC Wales Local Campaigns staff to community members 18+, are available both face-to-face and virtually, ensuring accessibility for all. Each session typically lasts 45 minutes to an hour and can be delivered in Welsh or English. We are asking hosts of organisations (not individuals) to sign up for us to attend your setting and deliver a workshop – please sign up if you are variety of settings including schools, workplaces, and community, sports, and faith venues etc.
Here’s what you can expect from our interactive workshops:
Share information:
- How common is abuse and neglect and what are children and adults talking to us about?
Talk:
- Discuss what might stop us sharing concerns or seeking help.
Learn:
- Look at some different scenarios and what we’d do in them.
- Explore how to have a tricky conversation.
- Find out where to go for further training and support.
