The new statutory framework requires the three safeguarding partners (local authorities, police and CCGs): to join forces with relevant agencies, as they consider appropriate, to co-ordinate their safeguarding services; act as a strategic leadership group; and implement local and national learning, including from …
What are local safeguarding partners?
The Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) is the key statutory mechanism for agreeing how the relevant agencies in each local area will co-operate to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in that locality, and for ensuring the effectiveness of what they do.
Who are the 3 safeguarding partners in Oxfordshire?
For Oxfordshire the safeguarding partners are:
- Yvonne Rees, Chief Executive of Oxfordshire County Council;
- Accountable Officer, Clinical Commissioning Group;
- John Campbell, Chief Constable, delegated to Timothy De Meyer, Assistant Chief Constable, Thames Valley Police.
Local Authorities have statutory responsibility for safeguarding. In partnership with health they have a duty to promote wellbeing within local communities. Cooperate with each of its relevant partners in order to protect adults experiencing or at risk of abuse or neglect.
What are the 3 parts of safeguarding?
Safeguarding children and child protection
- protecting children from abuse and maltreatment.
- preventing harm to children’s health or development.
- ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care.
- taking action to enable all children and young people to have the best outcomes.
Who are the 3 local safeguarding partners?
The new statutory framework requires the three safeguarding partners (local authorities, police and CCGs): to join forces with relevant agencies, as they consider appropriate, to co-ordinate their safeguarding services; act as a strategic leadership group; and implement local and national learning, including from …
Who are the three key partners under the new safeguarding arrangements?
The revised legislation requires the three safeguarding partners (Local Authority, Police and Health) to make arrangements to work together with relevant agencies, as they consider appropriate, to safeguard and protect the welfare of children in the area.
What should you avoid if a child makes a disclosure?
Don’t:
- promise confidentiality.
- ask leading or probing questions.
- investigate.
- repeatedly question or ask the girl to repeat the disclosure.
- discuss the disclosure with people who do not need to know.
- delay in reporting the disclosure to the Safeguarding team.
What are the current legislation for safeguarding?
The main pieces of legislation and guidance documents that you should be aware of include: The Children Act 1989 (as amended). The Children and Social Work Act 2017. The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.
What are the 6 principles of safeguarding?
What are the six principles of safeguarding?
- Empowerment. People being supported and encouraged to make their own decisions and informed consent.
- Prevention. It is better to take action before harm occurs.
- Proportionality. The least intrusive response appropriate to the risk presented.
- Protection. …
- Partnership. …
- Accountability.
What replaced local safeguarding boards?
The Children and Social Work Act 2017 (the Act) replaces Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCBs) with new local safeguarding arrangements, led by three safeguarding partners (local authorities, chief officers of police, and clinical commissioning groups).
What happens if you get reported to safeguarding?
The Safeguarding Lead Worker will work with you and other important people to put together a plan that keeps you safe. This is called a Protection Plan. If the plan involves changes to the support or care you receive, then this plan will be agreed with you. You can say what help or support you need.