Table of Contents Foreword I am very pleased to be introducing this new version of guidance to the application of thresholds in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. This new guidance is the result of consultation with practitioners from a wide range of partners who work with children, young people and their families, including schools, health colleagues from…
SCOPE OF THIS CHAPTER This guidance sets out the arrangements for how cases will be assessed once a child is referred into Children’s Social Care. Each child who has been referred into Children’s Social Care should have an individual assessment to identify their needs and to understand the impact of any parental behaviour on them…
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Under Review The Fabricated and Induce Illness guidance is currently under review × Dismiss this alert. Table of Contents For detailed guidance on this issue, please refer to the DSCF 2008 document ‘Safeguarding Children in Whom Illness is Fabricated or Induced’ 1. Introduction Fabricated or Induced Illness is a condition whereby a child suffers harm…
RELATED CHAPTER – Children Who Move Across Local Authority Boundaries: Cross Boundary Protocol 1. Purpose This protocol provides a framework for information sharing in circumstances where a child moves across geographical boundaries or inter-hospital during a Section 47 Enquiry as part of the professional response and is in addition to all current protocols and the…
Table of Contents This chapter sets out the procedures for managing risks and safeguarding the wellbeing of children and young people, who may be visiting or having contact with adults or other young people who are in a psychiatric ward or special hospital. The legislation and guidance that relate to this procedure are: Directions under…
Table of Contents Introduction The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to practitioners who are concerned that a child or young person with whom they are working is displaying harmful sexual behaviour, or is at risk of doing so. This protocol explains local authority processes and should be considered alongside the Effective Support…
Table of Contents 1. Identification of Individuals who Pose a Risk to Children Posing a Risk to Children People convicted of an offence against a child that was listed in schedule 1 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (i.e. sexual offence / violent offence on young people under the age of 18 /…
Table of Contents 1. Definition There is a clear difference between a forced marriage and an arranged marriage. In arranged marriages, the families of both spouses take a leading role in arranging the marriage but the choice of whether or not to accept the arrangement remains with the young people. In a forced marriage, one…
Table of Contents This chapter should be read in conjunction with the Effective Support for Children and Families in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough (Threshold) Document and Guidance for Core Group Members The Initial Child Protection Conference Purpose of the Conference The Initial Child Protection Conference brings together family members, the child, where appropriate, and those professionals most…