Why Is It Important To Have Policies And Procedures To Play In Safeguarding Children

All organisations that have any contact with children and young people have a responsibility to have policies and procedures to protect these vulnerable children/young people from harm no matter their age, gender, race, or religion. These organisations can be schools, nurseries, toddler groups, brownies, cubs, gymnastic groups, swimming groups, to religious study groups. Any group whether voluntary or not. Everyone has a responsibility to protect children and young people. My friend is in the local Salvation Army band, and she helps to teach the youngsters. She is responsible for safeguarding the children in her care.
Schools staff has close, daily contact with children and young people, giving schools an important role in safeguarding children.
The main intentions of the LSCBs are –
Step to be taken when there is concern over a child’s welfare or safety. Including interventions.
The welfare and safety of fostered children.
The working together of neighbouring social care services and authorities.
That they are included in the planning of services for children in local areas.
Encourage communication on how to Safeguard children.
Training of those who work with children, or places that may impact the welfare or safety of children.
Employing and management of those working with children, whether voluntary or not.
Inquests into claims against persons working with children.
Establish a line of action to ensure a joint response in the case of a child’s sudden death.
Oversee the success of the safeguarding, and encourage child welfare.
To look into and learn from serious cases. Amend policy where needed.
To gather information and from child deaths and analyse it.
Members of the LSCB –
Children’s social services
Adult’s social services
NHS England
NHS Trusts and NHS Foundation Trusts
Police
Probation
Youth Offending