Resolving Professional Differences Protocol
Updated March 2023
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SSCP reports and publications
Somerset Neglect Strategy
This strategy sets out key multi-agency objectives for tackling neglect in Somerset.
Somerset Children and Young People’s Plan
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
Early Help Bite Size Briefing
Guidance to support with understanding Early Help in Somerset.
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Pre-Birth Safeguarding Plan and Discharge Planning Meeting agenda
Updated: August 2024 The purpose of this plan is to agree what support is needed whilst the baby is in hospital and to consider any safeguarding concerns. This plan will usually be completed at a meeting with the parents present, on the rare occasions where this is not possible, this plan may be agreed through
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Family Strengths and Needs Toolkit – Practitioner Guidance
Practitioner guidance for identifying and supporting concerns around neglect.
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Allegations Management Procedure Information for Employees and Volunteers
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:
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Case for Consideration Template
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.
SSCP Quality Assurance Framework
Version: August 2024 – 2026 The Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) is collectively responsible as a partnership for strategic oversight of safeguarding arrangements across Somerset. Our role is to lead, coordinate, develop, challenge, and monitor the delivery of effective child protection and safeguarding practice by all agencies across Somerset. This framework exists to support the