Effective Support for Children and Families – editable summary sheetÂ
Updated 2023 to align to the new Effective Support for Children and Families document.
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Publications
SSCP reports and publications
Somerset’s Graduated Response Tool
Somerset’s Graduated Response Tool sets out the barriers to learning that children and young people may have and the strategies and provisions that could be in place to support them. Somerset’s Graduated Response Tool has been created to support all users to understand the Graduated Response to Special Educational Needs in the context of current
Parental Responsibility
Guidance on ‘Who has Parental Responsibility’ Author: Dr Nadya James (nadya.james@nhs.net): Consultant Community Paediatrician, Designated Doctor, MA for Adoption, EMCYPSAS, Nottingham Children’s Hospital.
SSCP Structure Chart
Structure chart outlining partnership governance – reporting relationships and decision-making. Version: February 2025
Allegations Management Procedure Information for Employers
Updated: February 2024 This leaflet summarises how employers should deal with allegations made against an employee or volunteer working with children and young people in Somerset.
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Welfare Checks Prompt Sheet
This bite-size guide will provide prompts for practitioners to consider when completing a welfare check.
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Core Groups
This bite-size guide will provide an overview of what you can expect from a Core Group meeting.
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Hidden Child Guidance
This bite-size guide will provide an overview of guidance for practitioners to consider when dealing with a hidden child.
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Somerset Harmful Sexual Behaviour Protocol
Updated: April 2025 This Harmful Sexual Behaviour Protocol is a partnership document and applies to all Somerset agencies. This protocol was developed to support children who are suspected or observed displaying sexualised behaviour that may be harmful to themselves or others, and those professionals working with them. Latest updates include: April 2025: November 2024:
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