SSCP reports and publications
Updated: November 2024 Hospital Risk Assessment added to useful resources. Updated: August 2024 Updates to the Pre-birth safeguarding plan template:
Pre-Birth Planning Toolkit Read More »
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Updated: November 2024 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
Family Strengths and Needs Toolkit Read More »
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Updated: September 2025 There will be times when there are differences of opinions about how best to support a child and family, and the intervention required by different agencies. In the first instance, attempts should be made to resolve differences using the Resolving Professional Differences Protocol (Steps 1 & 2 – informal) within agencies to
Resolving Professional Differences Protocol Read More »
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This strategy sets out key multi-agency objectives for tackling neglect in Somerset.
The Somerset Children and Young People’s Plan sets out a shared vision to keep children and young people in Somerset safe and ensure they can grow up in a child friendly county that supports them to be happy, healthy and prepared for adulthood. Taking a whole family approach, we will support our families to be
Guidance to support with understanding Early Help in Somerset.
Early Help Bite Size Briefing Read More »
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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 »
Bite-size guide to understanding of what a multi-agency Joint Targeted Area Inspection is and what to expect.
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Updated: February 2024 The aim of this guide is to explain the processes involved and the support and guidance available, if it is alleged that you have:
Allegations Management Procedure Information for Employees and Volunteers Read More »
Purpose of this form: To request consideration by the SSCP of the way the children’s safeguarding system has worked in relation to this case and any wider system learning.
