Child protection procedures
The procedures have been agreed by as a framework for joint agency working in safeguarding children within the City of York (CoY).
The procedures are based on the statutory guidance, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2010, reasearch and good practice.
Staff who are or may be involved in safeguarding children need to have a working knowledge of these documents and to refer to relevant sections as needed.
It should be noted that over time procedures and guidance change. It is thererfore essential to check this section prior to taking any action
Procedures content
Agency roles and responsibilities
Involving children and their families
Referrals and response to children in need of protection
Initial Child Protection Conferences (interim procedure / guidance - Word document)
Implementing the child protecttion plan (interim procedure / guidance - Word document)
Child protection conference complaints and appeals
Allegations against professionals, carers and volunteers (revised 18/04/2012)
Children who sexually harm - introduced July 2011
Pre-birth assessment guidance - introduced Jan 2012
Child sexual exploitation - introduced May 2012
Resolution of professional concerns and disputes
Safeguarding in specific circumstances (A toH)
Safeguarding in specific circumstances (H to Z)
Guidance
Physical punishment
Filming and photographing children at school and public events