Resources for the Public

BSCB leaflets, booklets & information for the public

The BSCB has a wide range of information available.

Allegations against Staff and Volunteers in the Children's Workforce

The BSCB has developed an information leaflet for parents & carers of children or young people who have made an allegation of abuse against a member of staff or volunteer working in the children's workforce.

The leaflet contains information regarding the allegations management process, the professionals who will be involved and possible outcomes. It also contains information of support services, both for yourself, your child and family.

The BSCB has also developed an additional leaflet aimed specifically at children and young people who have made an allegation.

If you would like to download either of these leaflets, please click on the relevant link below:

Information for Parents & Carers

Support for Children & Young People

Alternatively, if you would like us to post you a copy, please email Laurie Andrews on laandrews@buckscc.gov.uk

Keeping Children Safe

This leaflet contains advice on what to do if you are concerned about a child. It can be downloaded by clicking on the link in the downloads area.

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

This leaflet provides information on Female Genital Mutilation, including the four types of FGM, the law in the UK and health implications for those at risk. It also contains details of who to contact if you are concerned that a child or young women is at risk for FGM, either in the UK or abroad.

The leaflet can be downloaded by clicking on the link in the downloads area.

Parenting Handbook ( for parents with children aged 0 - 11 years old ):

This handbook is full of a wide range of helpful information, covering topics such as babysitting, bullying, child minding, internet safety, positive parenting and temper tantrums!

It also includes details of what you can do if you are concerned about a child ( please also see the 'concerned about a child' section of the BSCB website ) and contact numbers of organisations in the area who can offer support and advice.

The handbook can be downloaded as a PDF file (clicking on the link in the downloads area) or alternatively, please email Laurie Andrews on laandrews@buckscc.gov.uk for a hard copy.

For parents with older children, a handbook entitled ' Understanding your Teenage' is also available to download by clicking on the link in the downloads area. Hard copies are provided by the Children's Teams; please call 01296 434624 for Aylesbury or 01494 463443 for High Wycombe.

Private Fostering

This leaflet has been design for anyone who is, or thinks they might be, privately fostering a child in Buckinghamshire. It contains information and guidance, such as the criteria of Private Fostering, the responsibilities of a private foster carer and details of who they must notify.

The leaflet can be downloaded by clicking on the link in the downloads area.

Additional information on private fostering can be found by clicking on the Partner Agency Information box in the left hand menu and choosing ‘Private Fostering’

Safer Recruitment:

The BSCB has produced some easy to follow guidance for employers based in Buckinghamshire. The leaflet can be downloaded by clicking on the link in the downloads area.

You Matter ( A Guide for 16 - 18 year olds):

The BSCB has created a guide called 'You Matter'. The guide is designed to support 16 - 18 year olds in Bucks by providing information about issues such as staying safe, relationships, drinking and drugs, body image, sexuality, feeling low and living with a disability, as well as details of additional websites and contact information.

The leaflet can be downloaded by clicking on the link in the downloads area or alternatively, please email Laurie Andrews on laandrews@buckscc.gov.uk for a hard copy.

ISA - Vetting and Barring Scheme

Information about the ISA Vetting and Barring Scheme can be downloaded by clicking on the link in the downloads area.