Effective Support for Children and Families in Somerset
Updated: March 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 updates include:
- Indicators of Need: updates to 2.1.4, 2.2.7, 2.2.8, 2.6.1, 3.2.1 and 3.3.1
- Update to reflect new guidance Working Together 2023 (p34)
- Responding to Children Hidden from Services – incl. link to Hidden Child Bite-size Briefing (p43)
- Family Front Door Consultation Line guidance (p43)
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