Local and South Yorkshire Policies, Procedures, Protocols and Guidance
All of the local and South Yorkshire Policies, Procedures, Protocols and Guidance can be found by clicking on the book at the top right of every page of the website.
If you need any help using this link or you have any other queries regarding Policies, Procedures, Protocols & Guidance then please contact the DSCB Team on 01302 566791
South Yorkshire Core Child Protection Procedures
The South Yorkshire Core Procedures are based on the national guidance contained in 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' published in 2006 by HM Government and provide a framework within which agencies and professionals at a local level, work together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
They apply to children and young people below the age of eighteen.
The Core Procedures cover:
Principles underpinning work to safeguard and promote the welfare of children
Significant Harm: the impact of abuse and neglect
Information sharing and confidentiality
Children who require a child protection plan
Referring concerns to the Children’s Social Care department or the police
Children’s Social care or police action following a referral
The Child Protection Conference System
Serious Case Reviews
Comments and complaints about the operation of these procedures
Appendix 1. Indicators of abuse
Appendix 2. Local contact information
Appendix 3. Protocol for joint child protection enquiries/investigations
References and links
If you have any comments about the procedures please bring them to the attention of the Doncaster Safeguarding Children Board by emailing dscb@doncasterpct.nhs.uk or telephoning 01302 566791 so that we can take them into account when the procedures are subject to review.
Common Assessment Framework
Documents relevant to the Common Assessment Framework (CAF) can be found here.
www.doncaster.gov.uk/Health_and_Social_Care/caring_for_our_children/Common_Assessment_Framework/Using_the_Common_Assessment_Framework.asp
