Issue - meetings

The committee to consider an example  of a Core and Initial assessment.

Committee members were provided with examples of recent core and initial assessments to aid their learning and understanding on how a child’s need was assessed. We noted that an Initial Assessment for children in need would be completed in 10 working days. Core Assessments were completed for children with complex needs. These should be completed within 35 working days. Where there is evidence of significant harm a Child Protection Core Assessment is completed within 35 working days. Training was provided to the committee on the safeguarding work and processes followed by the Children &Young People in June 2010

RESOLVED

1. That training information provided on the services and processes in safeguarding be re - circulated to Members of the committee for reference purposes.

2. That Members return the copies of initial and core assessment documents provided to the next meeting and raise any issues or queries they have.

3. That training sessions on relevant safeguarding issues are added to the committee’s work programme.