We have a range of social media accounts including the following:   Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Follow us on Twitter Main Service account Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Twitter account  Community fire station accounts Follow your local community fire station for up to date news and information on their daily activities as wholetime and on-call firefighters....These rules are subject to change.  ...Are persistent or repetitive (nuisance or malicious), the volume of which could affect our service to other people.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire-and-rescue-service/contact-cfrs/our-social-media-accounts/

Last updated: 23/08/2022 08:55:53

In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer the following benefits outside of our core benefits: We offer a Welcome Payment of £4,000 for qualified social workers who have completed their ASYE and are new to social work in Cornwall Council....About you You’re a Social Worker registered with Social Work England with: Previous experience working in a social care environment....Adult Social Care or the Voluntary sector), we can provide an additional supported induction period.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/work-in-adults-or-childrens-social-care/opportunities-training-and-progression-in-childrens-services/

Last updated: 27/05/2026 11:52:31

What is Technology Enabled Care?...Technology Enabled Care (TEC) helps people live safely and live more independently....Cornwall Council Case Study: Watch Grant Peace of Mind with Andi - the Person-C   One of the key tools is the Andi Hub a smart, easy to use device that helps people stay safe and connected at home.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/technology-enabled-care/

Last updated: 26/08/2026 14:39:56

However, we will support plans that are led by communities, and which are ideally owned by Town and Parish Councils....Download the Social Distancing within the Highway Toolkit....To follow the Government’s social distancing guidelines. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/roads-highways-and-pavements/social-distancing-a-guide-for-towns-parishes-and-businesses/

Last updated: 03/03/2021 14:01:32

The following projects were supported by the Cornwall Active Travel Social Prescribing (ATSP) pilot....For more information about our pilot, and to view our delivery report, please see our Active Travel Social Prescribing (ATSP) Pilot page....The walks are led by a creative practitioner, enhancing social connections and tackling isolation. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/sustainable-transport/active-travel-social-prescribing-fund/

Last updated: 11/08/2026 13:36:26

Previously Looked After Children A Previously Looked After Child (PLAC) is a child who: Has spent 24 hours or more in the care of the local authority and left local authority care through: a special guardianship order (SGO) an adoption order a child arrangements order (CAO) The duty of the Virtual School for Previously Looked After Children is to: provide advice and guidance online (in development) provide advice to parents / guardians for specific, individual questions advise schools on how best to support previously looked after children advise schools on how to use Pupil Premium Plus funding for children Pupil premium plus for previously looked after children is allocated directly to the school through parents / guardians declaring the child as previously looked after prior to the school census in October of each academic year....Kinship A Previously Looked After Child (PLAC) could also be in a kinship care arrangement....The Department for Education (October 2024) defines kinship care as: “any situation in which a child is being raised in the care of a friend or family member who is not their parent.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/awena-cornwall-virtual-school/plac-and-kinship/

Last updated: 22/05/2025 07:46:23

It's aim is to promote positive behaviour change among children and young people....UKHSA Infection Protection and Winter Readiness and Control Toolkit for Early Years and Education Settings includes resources for dealing with infections and outbreaks, posters and leaflet Emergency planning and response for education, childcare, and children’s social care settings Looking after children and those in early years settings during heatwaves: for teachers and professionals  Read the Teachers Code of Practice for teachers and others who organise visits involving animal contact for children Kernow Health CIC deliver the  School Immunisation Programme in Cornwall on behalf of NHS England and cover all schools in the county  If you have concerns that a child or young person is very unwell or might have a serious infection of any kind you should always consult your GP....Information and Resources for Care Settings Infection prevention and control in adult social care: acute respiratory infection - including COVID 19 Supporting vulnerable people before and during hot weather: social care managers Infection prevention and control - NHS 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/public-health/health-protection-information-and-resources/

Last updated: 05/08/2025 11:16:46

Demonstrating progress that local health systems are making on outcomes....The Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework (ASCOF)....Done using local authority funded care and support in your area, including carers.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/public-health/joint-strategic-needs-assessment/outcome-frameworks/

Last updated: 03/04/2023 18:37:13

Most children and young people with SEND: have their needs met in their educational setting via ‘SEND Support/The Graduated Response’ will not need an Education Health and Care (EHC) plan Your child/young person may have needs that cannot be met by the usual support available in their educational setting....Further information for those without an EHC Plan: Information about Education Health and Care Plans and how to request Needs Assessment  Find out about Education Health and Care Plans Further information for those with an EHC Plan:  EHCP Annual Reviews and Phase Transfer  SEND Disagreement, Mediation and Tribunal

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/special-educational-needs/education-health-and-care-plans/

Last updated: 23/02/2026 11:20:20

We are responsible for services for children and young people including: education children’s social care, and children’s community health It is important that we hear feedback about your experiences of children’s services, so that we know what we are doing well and where we need to improve....The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman If you have been through all stages of our complaints procedure, you may still be unhappy....If so, you can ask the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman to review your complaint.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/know-your-rights-how-to-get-involved-and-further-information/together-for-families-comments-compliments-and-complaints/

Last updated: 19/06/2026 14:24:36