SSCP reports and publications
Updated: January 2026 The purpose of the Multi-Agency Exploitation Screening Tool is to help professionals to identify indicators which suggest a child/young person is experiencing any form of exploitation or is at risk of this. The tool can be used by any practitioner for all children/young people of any gender at any point in time. […]
Updated: June 2024 This guidance aims to assist professional assessment around the provision of effective support for children and families in Somerset. It covers unborn babies, children and young people aged 0 -18 years, (up to age 25 with special educational needs and disability) and should be used alongside statutory guidance for each agency. Latest
Effective Support for Children and Families in Somerset Read More »
This bite-size guide will provide prompts for practitioners to consider when completing a welfare check.
Welfare Checks Prompt Sheet Read More »
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Form to assist with identifying the Rapid Review key event chronology.
Updated: February 2024 This leaflet summarises how we deal with allegations against people who work with children and young people in Somerset.
Allegations Management Procedure Information for parents and carers Read More »
This body map is designed to support professionals to accurately record any concerns about possible physical abuse particularly if it is felt that the injury is non-accidental or thought to be following a pattern. The body map provides a visual record of physical abuse and helps professionals to work together when deciding whether there is
Back up plans can also be referred to as Contingency Plans. It is a plan that is agreed with the child, family and partner agencies should a crisis occur.
Version: 2024-25 Allegations Management Annual Report for the Local Authority Designated Officers Service
This bite size briefing will provide an overview of Good Practice Conversations which were completed by Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership, which focused on safeguarding unborns and babies.
Good Practice Conversations Read More »
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Updated 2023 to align to the new Effective Support for Children and Families document.
Effective Support for Children and Families – editable summary sheet Read More »
