Skills, training and development

Norfolk Community Safety Partnership are working with the Suzy Lamplugh Trust to encourage organisations and individuals across the county to sign up for the online training and make an important step in promoting women’s safety within the county.

From 1 September 2026, changes introduced by the Crime and Policing Act 2026 will remove the current supervision exemption for volunteers working specifically with children. As a result, any roles including volunteers who frequently teach, train, instruct, care for, or supervise children (including those involved in overnight activities) will be classed as undertaking Regulated Activity and must have an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List information. The change is designed to strengthen safeguarding and ensure that individuals barred from working with children cannot undertake these roles, even when supervised. This means that all such activity is now considered to be Regulated Activity if it’s carried out frequently or if it meets the period condition. The period condition means: On more than 3 days in a 30-day period Overnight (between 2am to 6am) Remember this only came into force on the 1 st September 2026. See here for the details direct from the DBS website: Regulated activity: removal of the supervision exemption (comes into force 1 September 2026) - GOV.UK ( save this in your favourites). This link is the current guidance leaflet on Regulated Activities with Children: Regulated activity with children in England and Wales - GOV.UK

Open to all staff and volunteers of Norfolk VCSE's Will you or somebody you know or love experience menopause? It may be your partner, a family member, a friend or colleague. Understanding menopause is important for everyone—not only those experiencing it, but also those who may experience it in the future and those who support others through it, both professionally and personally. In the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector we support individuals everyday who may be experiencing menopause symptoms, as well as working alongside colleagues and volunteers who are also. This presentation will provide an introduction to menopause, helping those who experience it to understand their options and make informed choices about their health and wellbeing. It will also help you feel more confident in supporting others, recognising when someone may need help, and knowing how to appropriately signpost them to further information and support. The session, led by Diane Danzebrink; founder of Menopause Support, will include the opportunity for questions and answers following the presentation which will include: What is menopause and when does it happen? Why does it happen? The diversity of menopause and menopause symptoms Management options, including HRT How to offer support Menopause and Beyond and useful resources This free in-person session is a collaboration between Voluntary Norfolk and Menopause Support and is open to all staff and volunteers working/volunteering in Norfolk VCSEs. All are welcome, whether you are experiencing menopause/perimenopause symptoms, have friends or family you want to support or maybe line manage colleagues or support individuals experiencing menopause and want to know more. We are really thankful to Menopause Support and Diane for making this session possible. This is an in person event at Norwich Unity Hub, Carrow House. There will be refreshments available, free parking on site and an opportunity to ask questions.