Following the success of the Every Baby Matters Conference in June, we are pleased to launch the Every Baby Matters Webinar Series.
This four-month programme has been developed to build on the learning, discussions and partnership work sparked by the conference, providing professionals with the opportunity to explore key themes in greater depth and translate learning into meaningful action.
Each session will focus on a different aspect of infant safety, family wellbeing and safeguarding practice, highlighting how professionals across services can work together to improve outcomes for babies, children and families.
Whether you attended the conference or are engaging with Every Baby Matters for the first time, this series offers a valuable opportunity to hear from expert speakers, strengthen your knowledge, reflect on your practice and enhance your contribution to keeping babies safe.
Every Baby Matters: Police Hour
22 October 2026 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Understanding the role of policing in safeguarding babies and supporting families is a vital component of effective multi-agency practice.
Topics include:
- The role and responsibilities of the Police within a Joint Agency Response
- Police response and investigation processes
- How police services contribute to prevention, learning and safeguarding
- The importance of collaborative working to improve outcomes for children and families
Gain valuable insight into how agencies work together during some of the most challenging circumstances and how learning can support future prevention.
Every Baby Matters: Perinatal Mental Health Hour
9 November 2026 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Perinatal mental health affects around one in five women during pregnancy and the first year after birth, making it a significant factor in parental wellbeing, infant development and family outcomes.
Topics include:
- Perinatal mental health and infant safety
- Parent-infant relationships
- Connections with the ICON programme
- Risk factors and opportunities for early intervention
- The role of Family Hubs and partner agencies in supporting families
Discover how supporting parental wellbeing can contribute to safer, healthier starts for babies and help reduce longer-term risks for children and families.
Every Baby Matters: Early Years Hour
7 December 2026 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Safer sleep remains one of the most important messages we can share with families to help keep babies safe.
Topics include:
- Safer sleep guidance and the evidence behind it
- Risk factors associated with sudden infant death
- Promoting safer sleep practices with confidence
- Supporting families through effective conversations
- Consistent messaging across services
Join us to refresh your knowledge and strengthen your role in promoting infant safety through evidence-based practice.
Every Baby Matters: Professional Curiosity Hour
18 January 2027 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Professional curiosity is at the heart of effective safeguarding practice. It helps practitioners look beyond the obvious, build a fuller picture and identify concerns at the earliest opportunity.
Topics include:
- Professional curiosity in practice
- Raising and sharing concerns
- Developing the language and confidence to challenge
- Information sharing and GDPR
- Reflective supervision and professional decision-making
This session will encourage practitioners to reflect on their own practice and consider how curiosity, challenge and collaboration can strengthen safeguarding and improve outcomes for children and families.
Who Should Attend?
Suitable for professionals working with parents, babies, children and families across:
- Midwives
- Health Visitors
- Neonatal Staff
- Paediatric Professionals
- Children's Nurses
- GPs
- Family Hub Staff
- Early Years Practitioners
- Social Care Professionals
- Safeguarding Leads
- Police colleagues
- Any professional working with babies, children and families
Why Attend?
✅ Hear from experts and experienced practitioners
✅ Gain practical knowledge to support your day-to-day role
✅ Strengthen multi-agency understanding and collaboration
✅ Enhance safeguarding confidence and professional practice
✅ Help improve outcomes for babies, children and families