Toolkit

Including a guide to Child Protection Medical Assessments Version: September 2024 This multi-agency policy highlights the actions required when babies and/or children present with injuries that may be, or are suspected to be due to physical abuse or non-accidental injury. The policy also includes an overview of the Child Protection medical process. Somerset Safeguarding Children […]

Practitioner guidance for identifying and supporting concerns around neglect.

A toolkit to assist with the identification of neglect of a child or young person To complement the Southwest Child Protection Procedures (SWCCP), the Family Strengths and Needs Toolkit has been designed to assist professionals in identifying and assessing children and young people who are at risk of and experiencing neglect. The Toolkit should be used in