The procedures have been agreed by as a framework for joint agency working in child protection. They reflect relevant legislation, guidance from central government and lessons from research. Staff that are or may be involved in protection of children need to have a working knowledge of these documents and to refer to relevant sections as needed.
Procedures are presently being updated to incorporate changes made within Working Together to Safeguard Children, March 2010.
Procedures Contents
Section 2 - Agency Roles and Responsibilities
Section 3 - Information Sharing, Confidentiality and Consent
Section 4 - Recognition of Abuse and Neglect
Section 5 - Referral and Assessment Process
Section 6 - Child Protection Enquiries
Section 7 - Child Protection Conferences
Section 8 - Implementing the Child Protection Plan
Section 9 - Safeguarding Children In Specific Circumstances (A-E)
Section 9 - Safeguarding Children In Specific Circumstances (F-H)
Section 9 - Safeguarding Children In Specific Circumstances (L-P)
Section 9 - Safeguarding Children In Specific Circumstances (R-Z)
Section 10 - Managing Allegations against Staff and Volunteers
Section 11 - Safer Recruitment
Section 12 - Managing Individuals Who Pose Risk of Harm
Section 13 - Serious Case Review
Section 14 - Child Death Overview Processes
Section 15 - Strategic Management (Includes Complaints Procedure, Resolution of professional disagreement, Performance Management)
Appendix 1 - Glossary
Appendix 2 - Addresses and Contact Details
Appendix 3 - Audit Standards for Initial and Core Assessment
Appendix 4 - Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and Their Families
Appendix 5 - Overview of the Home Inventory and Family Pack of Questionnaires and Scales
Appendix 7 - Assessment Tool for Domestic Abuse
Appendix 8 - Pre Birth Assessment Tool
Appendix 9 - Guidance On Child Protection Policies
Appendix 10 - Templates for Agency Reports to Child Protection Conferences
Appendix 11 - MARAC Referral Form
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