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Manual Version: January 2012

1. Policy Framework

1.1	Introduction
1.2	Underlying Policy, Principles and Values
1.3	Recognition of Significant Harm
1.4	Failure to Thrive Policy
1.5	Meeting the Needs of Children (February 2011)
1.6	A Model for Assessment
1.7	Statutory Framework
1.8	Protocol on Sharing Information in Order to Safeguard and Promote the Welfare of Children

2. The Safeguarding Children Board

2.1	Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) - Roles and Responsibilities
2.2	Agency Roles and Responsibilities
2.3	LSCB Governance and Operational Arrangements (Accountability)
2.4	Membership and Meetings
2.5	LSCB Sub Groups
2.6	The LSCB and Children's Trust Board
2.7	Financing and Administration
2.8	Scope of the Role

3. Team Around the Child Procedure

3.1	Team Around the Child Procedure	New
3.2	Team Around the Child Supporting Documentation	New

4. Managing Individual Cases where there are Concerns about a Child's Safety and Welfare - Procedures

4.1	Introduction
4.2	Being Alert
4.3	Referrals Procedure
4.4	Immediate Protection
4.5	Initial Assessments
4.6	Strategy Discussions
4.7	Section 47 Enquiries and Core Assessments	Updated
4.8	Initial Child Protection Conferences	Updated
4.9	Arrangements for Children who are Subject to a Child Protection Plan	Updated
4.10	Implementation of the Child Protection Plan - Lead Social Worker and Core Group Responsibilities
4.11	Child Protection Review Conferences

5. Children in Specific Circumstances

5.1	Abuse of Disabled Children
5.2	Child Abuse and Information Communication Technology	Updated
5.3	Safeguarding Children and Young People from Child Sexual Exploitation - "Safeguarding Children Boards'’ Protocol and Practitioner Guidance
5.4	Children and Families who go Missing
5.5	LSCB Joint Protocol for Missing Children and Young People	Updated
5.6	Working with Parents with Mental Health Problems
5.7	Children from Abroad
5.8	Children Living away from Home
5.9	Working with Parents who Misuse Drugs, Alcohol or other Substances
5.10	Domestic Abuse
5.11	Complex (Organised or Multiple) Abuse
5.12	Fabricated or Induced Illness
5.13	Female Genital Mutilation
514	Forced Marriage	Updated
5.15	Safeguarding Children who may have been Trafficked	Updated
5.16	Procedures for Video Recording Interviews with Children	Updated
5.17	Working with Uncooperative and Hostile Families Practice Guidance	Updated
5.18	Elective Home Education Policy Please see Lincolnshire Children's Services Procedures Manual, Elective Home Education Policy
5.19	Safeguarding Sexually Active Young People	Updated
5.20	Supporting Children and Young People Vulnerable to Violent Extremism	New
5.21	ACPO Lead's Position on Young People Who Post Self Taken Indecent Images	New

6. Safe Workforce

6.1

Allegations Against Persons who Work with Children

Updated

7. Individuals who Pose a Risk to Children

7.1	Risk Posed by People with Convictions Against Children
7.2	Abused by Children and Young People
7.3	Children and Young People who Display Sexually Inappropriate or Harmful Behaviours	Updated

8. Complaints and Professional Disagreements

8.1

Complaints and Appeals

Updated

9. Unexpected Child Death

9.1	Investigation of Sudden Unexpected Deaths in Childhood
9.2	Reviewing All Childhood Deaths	Updated

10. Serious Case Reviews

10.1

Serious Case Review Procedure

Updated

11. Appendices

10.1	Local Contacts	Updated
10.2	NICE Guidance - When to suspect child maltreatment

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