RELATED CHAPTER – Children Who Move Across Local Authority Boundaries: Cross Boundary Protocol 1. Purpose This protocol provides a framework for information sharing in circumstances where a child moves across geographical boundaries or inter-hospital during a Section 47 Enquiry as part of the professional response and is in addition to all current protocols and the…
Table of Contents This chapter sets out the procedures for managing risks and safeguarding the wellbeing of children and young people, who may be visiting or having contact with adults or other young people who are in a psychiatric ward or special hospital. The legislation and guidance that relate to this procedure are: Directions under…
Table of Contents Introduction The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to practitioners who are concerned that a child or young person with whom they are working is displaying harmful sexual behaviour, or is at risk of doing so. This protocol explains local authority processes and should be considered alongside the Effective Support…
Table of Contents 1. Identification of Individuals who Pose a Risk to Children Posing a Risk to Children People convicted of an offence against a child that was listed in schedule 1 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (i.e. sexual offence / violent offence on young people under the age of 18 /…
Table of Contents 1. Definition There is a clear difference between a forced marriage and an arranged marriage. In arranged marriages, the families of both spouses take a leading role in arranging the marriage but the choice of whether or not to accept the arrangement remains with the young people. In a forced marriage, one…
Issue No: 1 Document Owner: Cambridgeshire Safeguarding Children Partnership & Peterborough Safeguarding Children Partnership Date Approved: 9 December 2025 Review Date: December 2026 Table of Contents To view the guidance as a pdf, please click on this link Guidance for CSPRs (Updated 2025) Introduction This document sets out the arrangements and local processes by which…
Table of Contents This chapter should be read in conjunction with the Effective Support for Children and Families in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough (Threshold) Document and Guidance for Core Group Members The Initial Child Protection Conference Purpose of the Conference The Initial Child Protection Conference brings together family members, the child, where appropriate, and those professionals most…
Child deaths and the Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP) Every child death is a tragedy for the family and the wider community. Deaths of all children, up to the age of 18 years, need to be reviewed, taking into account all available information for each death. Reporting a child death All Local Safeguarding Children Boards…
Safeguarding is Everyone’s Business. If you have a concern about a child, don’t ignore it, report it. This page is to help you if you have any concerns about a child as a parent or carer and to point you in the right direction if you need any help or advice. The safety and welfare…