Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyones responsibility. Leicestershire district and borough councils children and. Thresholds for access to services for children and families in. This guidance is for practitioners in all agencies who have direct or indirect contact with children, young people and their families in leicester, leicestershire and rutland. Harborough district council children and young people. This is the new procedures manual for the leicester, leicestershire and rutland safeguarding children partnerships. We have added an update to our child protection safeguarding policy to take into account the fact that the school is now closed to most pupils. It is vital that anyone who becomes aware that a child is not, or does not appear to be receiving education, notifies the cme team. Leicester city key contact information for safeguarding children children s social care services duty and advice service.
The policies and procedures adopted by the governing body are fully. Leicestershire and rutland safeguarding children partnerships procedures manual online. Leicestershire and rutland safeguarding children partnership lrscp structure the lrscp will be the strategic leadership group. It will aid in planning and facilitating workshops for staff and associates who have little understanding of child abuse and what their responsibilities are to safeguard children. This guide is intended for anyone responsible for delivering learning events or facilitating workshops on child safeguarding. It will help to create a plan for developing and implementing. Child protection and safeguarding leicestershire county. Our systems which support safeguarding, including this child protection and safeguarding policy, the staff behaviour policycode of conduct, the role and identity of the designated. Safeguarding children and young people from sexual. Leicestershire and rutland safeguarding boards lrsb coronavirus update. Report abuse or neglect of a child leicestershire county.
Safeguarding children in leicestershire from its scrutiny, assurance and learning work the lscb assesses that whilst there are some areas for improvement organisations are working well together in leicestershire to safeguard children. Leicestershire childrens social care telephone 0116 305 0005 24 hours leicestershire police telephone 999 if a child is in immediate danger or if a crime is in progress. Safeguarding and looked after children inspection safeguarding and looked after children inspection. We have added an update to our child protectionsafeguarding policy to take into account the fact that the school is now closed to most pupils.
Unicef australias child safeguarding policy june 2018 page 3 of 14 shared responsibility. Safeguarding children and young people from sexual exploitation. As the new independent chair of the leicestershire and rutland safeguarding boards from april 2017, i am pleased to present the annual report for the leicestershire and rutland local safeguarding children board lrlscb 201617. Review of health services for children looked after and safeguarding in leicestershire page 9 of 35 the childs journey this section records childrens experiences of health services in relation to safeguarding, child protection and being lookedafter.
Annual report 201819 leicestershire and rutland safeguarding. Safeguarding in scouting it is the policy of the scout association to safeguard the welfare of all members by protecting them from neglect and from physical, sexual and emotional harm. Child protection and safeguarding policy and procedures. Leicester safeguarding children partnership board as a school, we have a legal duty to prevent extremism, and as a result, we are adopting the guidance of the leicester safeguarding children partnership board. Children missing from education leicestershire county council. Remember it is not up to you to decide if abuse has taken place, that is the role of leicestershire s social care services, but it is up to you to report any concerns to your designated safeguarding officer. Remember it is not up to you to decide if abuse has taken place, that is the role of leicestershires social care services, but it is up to you to report any concerns to your designated safeguarding officer. Respond without delay to any complaints received regarding children s work or the safeguarding of children. All ua, partner and contractors staff and associates must commit to and uphold the principles and practices of the cs policy, in order for it to be meaningful and successful. Leicestershire district and borough councils child safeguarding policy and procedures march 2010 important. In addition to this formal training, their knowledge and skills are updated at regular intervals at least annually via safeguarding ebriefings etc.
Oval school policy and procedures on safeguarding and child protection based on leicestershire policy july 2018 7 the school has its own child protection safeguarding policy, procedures and training in place which are effective and comply with the law at all times. Child protection and safeguarding children policy and guidance. The safeguarding children partnership arrangements include ensuring that appropriate arrangements are in place for the delivery and function of the leicester, leicestershire and rutland child death overview panel. Leicestershire and rutland safeguarding children partnership. If using the pdf version on a computer, take advantage of the active hyperlinks as you move through the document. Phone 999 if a crime is being committed or if a child is in immediate danger. Safeguarding involves the protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults from risk or harm. Safeguarding is a term which is broader than child protection and relates to the action lsf takes to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm. Leicestershire and rutland safeguarding partnerships business. Lclscb on several areas of work to support effective working. Local safeguarding children boardleicestershire and rutland lscbincludes. Children missing from education leicestershire county. The leicestershire and rutland safeguarding children. Leicestershire and rutland safeguarding policies and procedures.
Lscb leicester safeguarding children partnership board. Remember it is not up to you to decide if abuse has taken place, that is the role of social care services, the police or other relevant agency, but it is up to you to report any concerns to a. This details common actions in leicestershire given at inspections between june and december. Leicester safeguarding childrens board procedures lscb. Guides for childrenparentscarers, coachesleaders and clubs. The lrlscb works closely with leicester city safeguarding childrens board. Designated safeguarding officer to decid every child and young person has the right to live their life free from abuse out of office hours contact. Child leicestershire and rutland safeguarding partnerships. March 2015 what to do if you are worried a hild is eing abused march 2015 leicester safeguarding hildrens board procedures lscb.
The child death overview panel arrangements for leicester are shared with leicestershire. In 2019 we are now strengthening our partnership arrangements to safeguard children. Local safeguarding children board, ofsted, dfe and partners. Ensure that the college has procedures and policies that are consistent with the leicester city and the leicestershire and rutland local safeguarding children boards procedures 2. It provides an overview of what your organisation needs to do to meet the standards, which have been revised since. There is an expectation that organisations will ensure that all staff providing a service know. Report on the outcome of the integrated inspection of. The advice is nonstatutory, and is designed to help when dealing with crossborder child protection cases under the 1996 hague convention. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families and carers have a role to play in safeguarding children. Thresholds for access to services for children and.
Safeguarding is everybodys responsibility and we call upon people in leicester to play their part in helping our children and young people to have the best life we can give them. Integrated inspection of safeguarding and looked after children s services in leicestershire page 3 of 16. Ensure that the governing body considers the college policy on safeguarding each year 3. Child protection safeguarding policy covid19 update march 2020. Annual report 20182019 leicester safeguarding adults board. July 2017 church langton ce primary schoolname of school. Advice for practitioners providing safeguarding services to children, young people parents and carers. Early years leicestershire county council professional. The policy reflects the expectations of the leicester and the leicestershire. Policy and procedures for the safeguarding of children. Referral formshow we identify and monitor children missing. Leicestershire as the school is located in leicestershire this must be the first point of contact head of service safeguarding improvement and quality assurance kelda claire 0116 305 9084 07507 686100 allegations manager lado mark goddard kim taylor 0116 305 7597 safeguarding development officers. Working together to safeguard children 2018 requires local safeguarding partners to publish a. It will consist of directorlevel representatives from the five statutory safeguarding partner organisations.
Policy and guidance for child protection, safeguarding and. Other organisations will be invited to attend as appropriate. I would like to record thanks to paul burnett, the previous chair for his leadership. There is an individual member of the governing body who will champion issues to do with safeguarding children and child protection within the college, liaise with thedsl, and provide information and reports to the governing body, and that person is appropriately trained to discharge their. The child death overview panel arrangements for leicester are shared with leicestershire and rutland. How to recognise child abuse or neglect and report it. Tools and information to help providers administer feee successfully, including 30 hours extended feee.
Brooke house college child protection and safeguarding policy and procedures 2019 version 1 policy statement 1. Local safeguarding children boards are required to publish a thresholds document under statutory. Leicester and the leicestershire and rutland safeguarding children. The designated safeguarding lead undertakes effective local authority training in addition to basic child protection training and this is refreshed every two years. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children who are at risk of abuse through sexual exploitation the all wales. Working together to safeguard children 2018 requires local safeguarding children. Safeguarding who to contact if you have concerns about the immediate safety of someone please dont delay in ringing the police on 999 or children or adult services. Safeguarding is defined in working together to safeguard children 2018 as. Children s services inspection children s services inspection, pdf 04 november 2019. Children and family wellbeing service cfws report abuse or neglect of a child. Leicestershire district and borough councils child. The leicestershire and rutland safeguarding children partnership has been established to oversee the new multiagency safeguarding children arrangements as required by the government guidance working together 2018. We are working hard to adapt how we deliver services to provide continued support and protection to our most vulnerable children. The leicestershire and rutland local safeguarding students board lscb procedures, which contain procedures and guidance for safeguarding students.
Cfs departmental plan leicestershire and rutland safeguarding. Review of health services for children looked after and. Review of health services for children looked after and safeguarding in leicestershire page 9 of 35 the child s journey this section records children s experiences of health services in relation to safeguarding, child protection and being lookedafter. Ensure that all new pcc members have access to this policy and the diocese of leicester child protection handbook so that they are aware of their responsibilities. Local safeguarding partnership interagency child protection and safeguarding procedures our policy takes into account statutory guidance and advice provided by the dfe and acts within the local guidance and procedures of the leicestershire safeguarding board. Ashby school safeguarding and child protection policy. Find contact details and how the early learning and childcare service supports new and existing childcare providers to improve outcomes for children. The leicester, leicestershire and rutland safeguarding.
Children and young people in leicestershire are safe, and living in families where they can achieve their potential and have their health, wellbeing and life chances improved within thriving communit 2. Leicestershire as the school is located in leicestershire this must be the first point of contact head of service safeguarding improvement and quality assurance. Example policiesguidance for schools in leicester, academic year. Leicestershire and rutland safeguarding partnerships. If you have concerns, please contact the police, children s services or any other agency known to you. Thresholds for access to services for children and families. The safeguarding adults competency framework is for use by the leicester, leicestershire and rutland adults workforce to support individuals and organisations to undertake their safeguarding roles and responsibilities in a confident and competent manner. Responsibility over matters regarding safeguarding, to. The process of tracking pupils without an educational placement is part of our collective responsibility and ongoing commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. Commissioning and planning of child and young peoples health services, including. If your ma is working on this issue for the first time, it may be helpful to start with an understanding of what we mean by safeguarding and child protection, as well as what we mean by abuse, its global prevalence and consequences, as.
Leicestershire and rutland safeguarding children partnership lrscp oversee the. Children leicester, leicestershire and rutland clinical. Reports of the leicestershire and rutland local safeguarding children board lrlscb and the leicestershire and rutland safeguarding adult board lrsab for 201617 for information and comment. In order to fulfil this responsibility effectively, all professionals should make sure their approach is child. We have rigorous arrangements for identifying and maintaining contact with children missing, or at risk of going missing, from education. Taking the interests and wellbeing of young people into account, in all our considerations and activities. Leicester city key contact information for safeguarding.
Safeguarding lead and there is always cover for this role with appropriate arrangements for beforeafter school and out of term time activities. Thresholds for access to services leicester safeguarding children. School policy and procedures on safeguarding and child protection. Threshold for access to services for children and families pdf.
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