Family Strengths and Needs Toolkit

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 conjunction with the Practitioner Guidance, when professionals are concerned that the quality of care of a child/young person they are working with suggests that their needs are being neglected. 

Latest updates include:

November 2024:

  • Formatting changes to reflect SSCP branding
  • Updating wording aligned to Working Together 2023
  • Alignment of indicators to Effective Support Document to ensure consistency
  • Converted guidance document into an easily accessible webpage, with signposted resources

To download this document, please click the link below.

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