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Child Protection

Description

Service Description

Children's services has a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare and safety of children in need. To do this, children's services aims to work with parents and families in the best interests of the children by listening to their views when making decisions.

Where we believe that a young person or child appears to be at risk of harm, we have a duty by law to investigate their situation. We talk to the child or young person, their family and all of those agencies who are directly involved.

In some situations where a crime may have been committed we will also involve the police. If the assessment indicates that the child is at risk of harm – this can be physical, emotional, sexual or neglect – a child protection case conference may be called. This is a meeting of all key agencies involved with the child, the key family members and the child where appropriate.

Suitable for ages

Age of Users
From 0 To 18

Costs

Cost
Free

Questions & Answers

Can Families Self-Refer To The Service?
Yes
Do You Have Child Protection Policies And Procedures
Yes
Is There A Waiting List?
No
Registered For 2 Year Old Grant
No
What Services/sessions Do You Provide For Parents And Families
Yes

Further Information

Provider Type
Safeguarding
Delivery Channels
Office / Premises Home Visit Case Work