These documents have been agreed by the CYSCP as a framework for joint agency working in safeguarding children within the City of York. They are based on the statutory guidance, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018, research 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. |
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It should be noted that these documents are subject to ongoing review and updating to ensure compliance with statutory guidance, and may change.
Involving children and their families
York Suicide Safer Community Strategy
Allegations against professionals, carers and volunteers and the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
Child deaths and the Child Death Overview Panel
Child protection conference complaints and appeals
Children who sexually harm see also the Harmful Sexual Behaviour webpage
Initial Child Protection Conferences, Reviews and Implementing the Child Protection Plan
Multi- agency Safeguarding Procedure: Responding to child safeguarding concerns and making referrals
Missing from Home and Care Procedure see also the Children Missing webpage
Resolution of professional concerns and disputes
Adults who pose a risk to children
Child Sexual Abuse & Exploitation
Children Missing from Education (CME) 2018 CYC Guidance
North Yorkshire and York Criminal Exploitation and County Lines Guidance
Fabricated and induced illness (FII) and FII Chronology document
Filming and photographing children at school and public event
Managing Injuries to Non Independently Mobile Children with separate Information guide for professionals to give parents and carers
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Resolution of Disputes (or escalation of concerns)
Safeguarding Practice Reviews and Serious Case Reviews
Sports Coaches in Schools,and requesting references,and coach observation form
Unaccompanied children arriving from outside the UK
Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018