Explain How National And Local Guidelines Policies And Procedures For Child Protection

Child protection refers to the policies and procedures that have been put in place. These procedures must be followed if you have any concerns about a child in regards to them being harmed in any way. Safeguarding refers to how a professional who is working with children should respond when dealing with a child protection case. The safeguarding procedures that are in place are there to ensure risk and harm to children is kept to a minimum and prevented to go any further once discovered.

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An analysis of how national and local guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding affect day to day work with children and young people including, but not limited to:

• childcare practice

• child protection

• risk assessment

• ensuring the voice of the child or young person is heard (e.g. providing advocacy services)

• supporting children and young people and others who may be expressing concerns

Childcare practice

Serious case reviews (SCR’s) are required if a child has died due to abuse or neglect, or is suffering from life threatening injuries. A SCR is required so that a number of different agencies can come together to prevent something from happening again in the future. A report will be written with recommendations and this will be made available for the public to access.

The Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCB) which is set up by your local authority follows a statutory guidance for conducting SCR’s. A decision must be made on whether a case is an SCR within a month. The LSCB will then review this case and ensure that the appropriate action is taken within six months. Once the report is finalised it must be displayed by the LSCB for 12 months. This reports ensure that the child's identity is protected. It includes what must be done to ensure this happening in the