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Learn how to recognise, respond to, and prevent harm to children. আমাদের টিম আমি একটা অনুচ্ছেদ। এখানে ক্লিক করে নিজের লেখা যোগ করুন এবং আমাকে এডিট করুন। এটা সহজ। শুধু "Edit Text" এ ক্লিক করুন অথবা আপনার নিজস্ব কন্টেন্ট যোগ করতে এবং ফন্টে পরিবর্তন করতে আমাকে ডাবল ক্লিক করুন। আপনার পৃষ্ঠায় যেকোনো জায়গায় আমাকে টেনে আনতে দ্বিধা করবেন না। আমি আপনার জন্য একটি দুর্দান্ত জায়গা যেখানে আপনি গল্প বলতে পারেন এবং আপনার ব্যবহারকারীদের আপনার সম্পর্কে আরও কিছু জানাতে পারেন। আমি একটা অনুচ্ছেদ। এখানে ক্লিক করে নিজের লেখা যোগ করুন এবং আমাকে এডিট করুন। এটা সহজ। শুধু "Edit Text" এ ক্লিক করুন অথবা আপনার নিজস্ব কন্টেন্ট যোগ করতে এবং ফন্টে পরিবর্তন করতে আমাকে ডাবল ক্লিক করুন। আপনার পৃষ্ঠায় যেকোনো জায়গায় আমাকে টেনে আনতে দ্বিধা করবেন না। আমি আপনার জন্য একটি দুর্দান্ত জায়গা যেখানে আপনি গল্প বলতে পারেন এবং আপনার ব্যবহারকারীদের আপনার সম্পর্কে আরও কিছু জানাতে পারেন। eLearning For level 1 and 2 safeguarding courses visit our elearning catalogue. Read All Training Levels If you're uncertain about which training to pursue please refer to our competency framework to identify the course that best fits your needs. Read All Non-partner organisations Learn more about eligibility to access our courses. Read All VOICE OF CHILD CONFERENCE 2025 19th November 2025 Join colleagues and sector experts for a full day of learning, insight and collaboration. This event has now sold out join the waiting list The training opportunities below are delivered by trusted external organisations, offering specialist knowledge and expertise to complement CSCP’s core safeguarding programme. Croydon Education Partnership High-quality DSL training and educational support services for schools and other educational settings in Croydon and the surrounding areas. Find a course London Safeguarding Children Partnership Find upcoming safeguarding children training sessions, offered free of charge by the London Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP). Find a course YGAM Free training and resources aimed at safeguarding children and young people from experiencing gaming and gambling harms. Find a course Identifying training needs Child safety is a shared responsibility across all professions. The CSCP Competency Framework required safeguarding training based on role and responsibility. We’ve simplified this into five role-based groups (A–E) with tailored courses, ensuring all staff, from frontline to leaders, have the necessary skills. Use this guide to find your group and access training through the CSCP training portal . Group A - Minimal contact with children Librarians | GP receptionists | Community advice centre staff | Groundskeepers | Environmental health officers Key responsibilities for roles involving occasional interaction with children include: Recognising signs and indicators of child abuse and neglect Recording and sharing information about concerns Understanding the organisation's basic safeguarding procedures Knowing who to contact about a child's safety or welfare, including alternates Knowing who to contact about a colleague’s behaviour or potential risk to children Understanding expected standards of staff behaviour towards children Group B - Regular content with children Housing officers | Hospital staff | Youth justice service staff | Police officers (non-specialist roles) | Sports development officers / Coach | Disability specialists | Faith group leaders | Youth workers | Play scheme workers | Volunteers Key responsibilities for roles with frequent interaction with children: Record and share information about concerns. Understand how to use the Threshold Guidance to assess the needs of children and and their families. Collaborate to identify, assess, and meet the needs of children with safeguarding concerns, focusing on child-centered interventions and measurable outcomes. Understand the impact of parenting difficulties (e.g., domestic abuse, mental health, substance misuse, learning difficulties) on parenting capacity. Recognise the importance of family history and functioning. Work with children and families, addressing lack of cooperation and superficial compliance within the role. Group C - Specialist Child Protection Role Paediatricians / GPs / Health care workers | Deputy DSL / Lead Practitioner | Early years practitioners | Residential staff Midwives | Health visitors | Sexual health staff | Teachers | Probation staff | Sports club | Welfare officers | Professionals in adult services | Community play scheme workers Key responsibilities of roles with frequent interaction with children: Conducting section 47 enquiries, attending Child Protection Conferences, and managing Core Groups; roles, responsibilities, and collaborative practice. Using professional judgements to make decisions as to whether a child is suffering, or is likely to suffer, significant harm. Working with complexity. Taking emergency action. Communicating with children in line with interviewing vulnerable witness guidance. Promoting effective, professional practice. Supervising child protection cases and advising others. Group D - Operational Managers & Named Designated Leads Operational managers of services for children, young people, and/or parents/carers Professional advisers/consultants Designated Leads for Child Protection. Key responsibilities that involve overseeing child protection cases, supervising staff, and ensuring effective inter-agency practices: Working with complex cases and social work staff responsible for coordinating assessments of children in need. Supervising child protection cases. Managing performance to promote effective inter-agency practice. Specialist training to undertake key management and/or supervisory roles in, for example, intake/duty teams. Group E - Senior & Strategic Managers Senior managers responsible for strategic management of services for children, young people, and/or parents/carers Members of Local Safeguarding Children Partnerships Board-level executives, directors, and elected members Key responsibilities involve setting strategic direction, ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies, and promoting inter-agency collaboration: Sets Section 11: Expectations, Roles, and Responsibilities Promote Effective Cooperation: Members are expected to foster cooperation that enhances overall effectiveness. Stay Informed: Keep up with current policy, research, and practice developments. Apply Lessons Learned: Implement lessons from Serious Case Reviews and Learning and Improvement Reviews. Specialist Training: Ensure specialist training for specific roles, such as Independent Chair and Business Manager. Safer Recruitment Training: Complete training on safer recruitment practices.

Croydon Safeguarding Children Partnership (CSCP) promotes child safety through multi-agency collaboration, training, and safeguarding resources to protect children from harm and improve safeguarding practices across Croydon. সুরক্ষা সকলের। আপনি কি শিশুর নিরাপত্তা নিয়ে চিন্তিত? সাম্প্রতিক খবর বহু-সংস্থার সহযোগিতার মাধ্যমে, আমরা সম্মুখ সারির অনুশীলন উন্নত করার জন্য প্রশিক্ষণ কর্মসূচি, সুরক্ষা নীতি এবং সচেতনতা প্রচারণা তৈরি করি। আরও বিস্তারিত! আমাদের লক্ষ্য ক্রয়ডন সেফগার্ডিং চিলড্রেন পার্টনারশিপ (CSCP) শিশুদের সুরক্ষার জন্য প্রতিশ্রুতিবদ্ধ যাতে প্রতিটি শিশু নিরাপদ, সমর্থিত এবং ক্ষতিমুক্তভাবে বেড়ে ওঠে। আরও বিস্তারিত! অংশ নিন আমি একটি অনুচ্ছেদ। আপনার নিজস্ব লেখা যোগ করতে এবং আমাকে সম্পাদনা করতে এখানে ক্লিক করুন। এটা সহজ। আপনার নিজস্ব বিষয়বস্তু যোগ করতে এবং ফন্টে পরিবর্তন করতে কেবল "টেক্সট সম্পাদনা করুন" এ ক্লিক করুন অথবা আমাকে ডাবল ক্লিক করুন। আরও বিস্তারিত! সাম্প্রতিক খবর আমি একটি অনুচ্ছেদ। আপনার নিজস্ব লেখা যোগ করতে এবং আমাকে সম্পাদনা করতে এখানে ক্লিক করুন। এটা সহজ। আপনার নিজস্ব বিষয়বস্তু যোগ করতে এবং ফন্টে পরিবর্তন করতে কেবল "টেক্সট সম্পাদনা করুন" এ ক্লিক করুন অথবা আমাকে ডাবল ক্লিক করুন। আরও বিস্তারিত! Latest News 2025 Annual Conference - Voice of the Child Coming this November Read more 2025 Children’s Social Care Questionnaires What Children and Young People Told Us Read more Croydon CGL Spotlight Series Raising awareness of substance abuse Read more আমাদের অংশীদাররা

Explore the Post-Training Resource Hub for essential materials, guidance, and tools to support continued learning and best practice in child safeguarding following training sessions. Post-Training Resource Hub Access to these resources is exclusively available to individuals who have attended one of our training sessions and have received the designated passcode. We are pleased to offer you a curated selection of materials designed to enrich your learning and support your continued professional development. We encourage you to explore the content, which has been tailored to complement and extend the insights gained during your training. Please begin by selecting the relevant event or course from the list below. Voice of the Child Conference Graded Care Profile 2 Strengthening CSA Practice

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Access up-to-date safeguarding policies, statutory guidance, and local protocols to support professionals working with children and families in Croydon. আমাদের টিম আমি একটা অনুচ্ছেদ। এখানে ক্লিক করে নিজের লেখা যোগ করুন এবং আমাকে এডিট করুন। এটা সহজ। শুধু "Edit Text" এ ক্লিক করুন অথবা আপনার নিজস্ব কন্টেন্ট যোগ করতে এবং ফন্টে পরিবর্তন করতে আমাকে ডাবল ক্লিক করুন। আপনার পৃষ্ঠায় যেকোনো জায়গায় আমাকে টেনে আনতে দ্বিধা করবেন না। আমি আপনার জন্য একটি দুর্দান্ত জায়গা যেখানে আপনি গল্প বলতে পারেন এবং আপনার ব্যবহারকারীদের আপনার সম্পর্কে আরও কিছু জানাতে পারেন। The Safeguarding Practice Review Process Learn more about the processes involved in a safeguarding practice review. Learn more CSCP Escalation and Resolution Process Find out how to resolve professional disagreements with our escalation process. View policy Croydon Neglect Strategy The Croydon Neglect Strategy serves as a practical guide for addressing child neglect. View strategy Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) This page provides information about the role of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) in Croydon. Learn more Education Toolkit The Education Toolkit provides links to resources and support specifically for local schools and colleges. Explore toolkit When a Child Dies Child Death Reviews is the process for reviewing child deaths, including Joint Agency Response and Child Death Review Meeting. View process Policies 📄 How to Download a Policy 1. Select a Tab: Choose the type of guidance you are looking for by clicking one of the following tabs - Partnership Guidance - National/Regional Guidance - Keeping Children Safe Online 2. Download the Policy: - On Desktop: Click the relevant row in the table to download the document - On Mobile: Please switch to the desktop version of the site to access download functionality. 💬 Need Help? If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact us at: 📧 cscp@croydon.gov.uk Partnership Guidance National / Regional Guidance Keeping children safe online Guidance to support local practitioners and organisations. Document Last updated Threshold Guidance 23/10/2025 Multi-agency Pre-birth Guidance 20/08/2025 Children's Social Care - Local Assessment Protocol 06/08/2025 Croydon Children's Services Procedure Manual 31/07/2025 Safeguarding supervision 06/06/2025 MASH Operating protocol 06/06/2025 Croydon 11-25 Exploitation strategy 06/06/2025 SWL Neglect Strategy 06/06/2025 Clare's Law 06/06/2025 Escalation and resolution policy 06/06/2025 Missing protocol 06/06/2025 MASH referrals 06/06/2025 Guidance to support local practitioners and organisations. Document Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 Information Sharing London Multi-Agency Safeguarding Data Sharing Agreement for Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children FGM: Resource Pack London Child Safeguarding Procedures London Child Exploitation operating protocol Barnahus: Improving the response to child sexual abuse in England The NSPCC provide a range of online Safety Advice including: Guidance for parents on setting up parental controls, understanding risks, and supporting children if they’ve seen harmful content. Support Services: Provides contact information for advice and support from safeguarding experts. Resources for Children: Includes tools and resources for children and young people, such as Childline. Campaigns and Advocacy: Highlights efforts to change laws and make society safer for children, including the Online Safety Act Visit: Keeping children safe online | NSPCC The Online Safety Guidance for Croydon supports schools and colleges to ensure student safety. It aligns with key statutory guidelines, including 'Working Together to Safeguard Children', 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', and the 'Online Safety Bill 2023'. This resource is crucial for meeting the welfare needs of students in the digital age. View guide here

Access local and national safeguarding reviews highlighting key learning with a focus on improving multi-agency practice. আমাদের প্রকল্পগুলি আমি একটা অনুচ্ছেদ। এখানে ক্লিক করে নিজের লেখা যোগ করুন এবং আমাকে এডিট করুন। এটা সহজ। শুধু "Edit Text" এ ক্লিক করুন অথবা আপনার নিজস্ব কন্টেন্ট যোগ করতে এবং ফন্টে পরিবর্তন করতে আমাকে ডাবল ক্লিক করুন। আপনার পৃষ্ঠায় যেকোনো জায়গায় আমাকে টেনে আনতে দ্বিধা করবেন না। আমি আপনার জন্য একটি দুর্দান্ত জায়গা যেখানে আপনি গল্প বলতে পারেন এবং আপনার ব্যবহারকারীদের আপনার সম্পর্কে আরও কিছু জানাতে পারেন। Safeguarding Practice Reviews A child safeguarding practice review is a process that aims to identify and learn from the factors that contributed to a serious incident involving a child. The review is led by an independent practitioner who has expertise in child protection. Find a local safeguarding practice review 7-Minute Briefings Seven minute briefings are concise summaries that address safeguarding issues. They inform practitioners and decision-makers about the context, implications, and recommendations from safeguarding reviews. Find a 7-minute briefing Safeguarding Themes সম্পর্কে অংশীদারিত্ব New Page Contact us Landing Page রিসোর্স Copy of 7-minute-briefings Local safeguarding practice reviews New Page New Page New Page New Page National Learning New Page New Page Services Projects New Page New Page New Page New Page Policies অংশীদারিত্ব External training providers Training levels News ফাইল শেয়ার Search Results Toolkits Parent/Carer Toolkit Youth support map National Learning Lost Boys: State of the Nation The Centre for Social Justice’s Lost Boys report highlights a national crisis facing boys and young men. Learn more Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel Learning Support & Capability Project This report, commissioned by the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel, sheds valuable light on how we can best learn from tragic incidents where children have died or been seriously harmed because of abuse or neglect. Learn more Housing: learning from case reviews NSPCC provide a summary of key issues and learning for improved practice for housing services and providers Learn more Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel Safeguarding children with disabilities in residential settings National safeguarding practice review into safeguarding children with disabilities and complex needs in residential settings. Learn more Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel Race, racism and safeguarding children Seven minute briefings are concise summaries that address safeguarding issues. They inform practitioners and decision-makers about the context, implications, and recommendations from safeguarding reviews. Learn more John Smyth Review This independent report reviews the Church of England’s handling of allegations of abuse by the late John Smyth QC. Learn more Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel National review into child sexual abuse within the family environment National child safeguarding practice review investigating the experiences of children who were sexually abused by a family member. Learn more Youth Endowment Fund Beyond the Headlines: Trends in violence affecting children in England and Wales over the last 10 years. Learn more

Details on how the multi-agency should share information safely and lawfully to protect children and promote effective safeguarding. Multi-agency information sharing protocol Information sharing and the law There are many pieces of legislation in England and Wales that provide legal justification for the sharing of personal information. In respect of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, the relevant acts of Parliament are: The Data Protection Act (2018) The Children Act (1989) & 2004 (as amended by the Social Work Act 20 Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 Information Sharing Advice for practitioners providing safeguarding services for children, young people, parents and carers (May 2024) The Caldicott Principles and Golden Rules of Information Sharing provide a common framework for understanding information sharing arrangements: All professionals must understand their responsibilities in relation to data protection legislation, which is not a barrier to sharing information but a framework to ensure that personal information about living persons is used and shared appropriately. Information sharing must be necessary, proportionate, relevant, accurate, timely and secure; ensure that the information you share is necessary for the purpose for which you are sharing it, is shared only with those people who need to have it, is accurate and up to- date, is shared in a timely fashion, and is shared securely. Access to personal information should be on a need-to-know basis. Be open and honest with the person who is the subject of the information (children/young people and their families) from the outset about why, what, how and with whom information will or could be shared and have clear privacy notices for our work on our forms. Seek advice from the Data Protection Officer/Information Governance team if you are unsure. Be accountable by keeping a record of your decision to share and the reasons for it – whether it is to share information or not. If you decide to share, then record what you have shared, with whom and for what purpose. Necessity, proportionality, and relevance Once a professional has considered the legality of sharing a person’s personal information and decided about the matter of consent, they need to consider three further tests before they share any personal information with another professional or organisation. Some professionals find it useful to remember this as the NP&R test. It is vital all three tests are considered, not either or. N – Necessity: The information shared should be limited to what is essential to achieve the lawful purpose, ensuring it is neither excessive nor insufficient. P – Proportionality: The extent of information shared must be appropriate to the specific circumstances. However, the protection of life must always take precedence. R – Relevance: Only information directly related to the case should be shared, with careful consideration given to the specific context and safeguarding needs. The Criminal Procedures Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA) All partners must ensure that they are mindful of the requirements of the Criminal Procedures Investigation Act 1996 (CPIA) in relation to the disclosure of information. Permission must be sought to share or store the information outside of the MASH. The Data Protection Act (2018), Duty of confidence All partners must ensure that information held may have been gathered where a duty of confidence is owed to both the holder of the information and to the person subject of that information (i.e. The common law presumption that certain information will be confidential). However, duty of confidence is not an absolute bar to disclosure, as information can be shared where consent has been provided or where there is a strong enough public interest to do so. The Data Protection Act (2018) identifies: “processing of personal data that is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of the controller’s official authority includes processing of personal data that is necessary for the administration of justice.” While a professional should always ensure they consider the proportionality and necessity of sharing any item of personal information, doing so for the protection of children or other vulnerable persons clearly fulfils the public interest test. All information shared with a partner agency must also be relevant to the concern under review. All partner agencies agree that: Sharing information within the MASH takes place where relevant and necessary. Information should not be shared outside the MASH except as agreed for the purpose of referring a family on for services and interventions. Must be used only for the purposes of safeguarding children and improving their wellbeing. Should only be passed on to third parties with the permission of the agency who provided the information. Consent The starting point for any sharing of information is that practitioners should be open and honest with individuals and families from the outset about why, what, how and with whom information will or could be shared. Consent should be obtained from a person who is legally competent to do so. The Data Protection Act 2018 together with the GDPR identifies that a child of 16 years and over can consent to their information being shared. The local authority is responsible for clarifying that the partnership has received consent for relevant cases before any action is decided. Children and young people In most circumstances for those under 16, specific consent must come from a parent who holds parental responsibility or a carer who has obtained this from a court. There should be consideration about whether there is capacity to consent for 16-18 years olds as per the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Consent should not be a barrier to sharing information where an agency believes there is a safeguarding response required or to promote the welfare of a child provided that there is a lawful basis to process any personal information required as detailed in Working Together 2023. It is good practice to seek consent from the parent/carer before any referral is made to the local authority. There are however a few exceptions in the following circumstances: Police referrals and notifications Police referrals and notifications are made on the basis that there is a considered need for a safeguarding response or to promote the welfare of a child. Where there are child protection concerns When suspected that if attempts are made to seek consent this will place the child at risk of significant harm the referrer must stipulate safeguarding concerns in writing and indicate the escalation of need, risk, or harm to the child for a decision to be made to override consent based on the concerns raised. When the referrer has sought consent, and the parent has refused permission – if this is the case and the referrer believes that by not referring the concerns and it is likely to escalate and may place the child at risk of significant harm/potential harm the referrer must consider and record the overriding of consent. If the rationale for a refusal to consent is unclear to the local authority, the case should be immediately discussed with the referrer and a decision should be made as to whether to proceed or not. Decisions to overrule consent must be recorded and clarified based on safeguarding concerns. Where it is believed the aims of the multi-agency safeguarding arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children might be compromised if agencies were to seek consent, the disclosing agency must consider and record the grounds to override consent. If there is a significant change in the way the information is to be used at any time, or a change in the relationship between the agency and the individual, consent should be sought again. It is also important to remember that individuals have a right to withdraw or limit consent at any time. Legislation Consent Exceptional Circumstances

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Ideal for busy practitioners needing bite-sized learning and updates. আমাদের টিম আমি একটা অনুচ্ছেদ। এখানে ক্লিক করে নিজের লেখা যোগ করুন এবং আমাকে এডিট করুন। এটা সহজ। শুধু "Edit Text" এ ক্লিক করুন অথবা আপনার নিজস্ব কন্টেন্ট যোগ করতে এবং ফন্টে পরিবর্তন করতে আমাকে ডাবল ক্লিক করুন। আপনার পৃষ্ঠায় যেকোনো জায়গায় আমাকে টেনে আনতে দ্বিধা করবেন না। আমি আপনার জন্য একটি দুর্দান্ত জায়গা যেখানে আপনি গল্প বলতে পারেন এবং আপনার ব্যবহারকারীদের আপনার সম্পর্কে আরও কিছু জানাতে পারেন। Case of Concern: Christine This briefing draws on learning from an Appreciative Inquiry review into the experiences of “Christine”, a young person who became vulnerable following her primary carer’s imprisonment at the age of 14. ১৭ অক্টোবর, ২০২৫ Published: Read review Case of Concern: Carlos Our latest briefing outlines the case of a 15-year-old young person with a complex history, highlighting the importance of learning from timely, coordinated safeguarding responses. ৭ এপ্রিল, ২০২৫ Published: Read review Right Care, Right Person This briefing serves as a resource for safeguarding partners, local authorities, and police officers involved in Right Care Right Person for children. ১৯ জুলাই, ২০২৪ Published: Read review LCSPR: Chloe 'Chloe,' a 17-year-old who experienced early trauma and entered statutory care in her early teens, tragically lost her life. The inquest concluded her death was an accident, finding no clear intent to take her own life. ২০ অক্টোবর, ২০২৩ Published: Read review LCSPR: Jake The review of 17-year-old Jake’s case highlights challenges, including late entry to care, placement instability, and mental health concerns. Emphasising the need for earlier support and better responses to dual diagnosis. ২১ জুলাই, ২০২৩ Published: Read review LCSPR: Ben This review highlights lessons in engaging vulnerable young parents, mainly when domestic abuse is a concern. The missed opportunities to support the mother and her child, Ben, led to tragic outcomes. ২১ জানুয়ারী, ২০২২ Published: Read review Leadership, Trust & Accountability This briefing is intended for trustees, board members, senior leaders, and individuals in positions of trust. It also supports those who may have concerns about the behaviour or suitability of individuals in trusted roles. ৯ মে, ২০২৫ Published: Read review Case of Concern: Cassie This briefing reflects on a case about a child who experienced multiple incidents requiring intervention and highlighting the need for improved agency coordination. ২০ ডিসেম্বর, ২০২৪ Published: Read review LCSPR: Baby Eva Baby Eva, four months old, was hospitalised with a fracture; scans revealed multiple injuries of different ages. The review stresses the need for proactive risk assessment before and after birth. ৭ এপ্রিল, ২০২৪ Published: Read review Rapid Review: Intra-Familial CSA This briefing summarises key findings from a rapid review into a case of intra-familial child sexual abuse, highlighting areas for professional reflection and opportunities to strengthen safeguarding responses. ২৪ আগস্ট, ২০২৩ Published: Read review Unexplained Deaths (under 1s) This briefing explores recommendations from case reviews, emphasising the need for robust safeguarding practices and multi-agency collaboration to prevent future tragedies. ২১ জুলাই, ২০২২ Published: Read review LCSPR: Emily & Jack Following a tragic incident where a three-month-old baby girl, referred to as 'Emily', was killed by her mother, a serious case review was conducted and identified the need for improvements in local agency information sharing. ২১ জুন, ২০২০ Published: Read review National Review: John Smyth QC The CSCP Independent Scrutineer reviewed the Church of England's safeguarding practices to ensure robust protection for vulnerable individuals. ৮ এপ্রিল, ২০২৫ Published: Read review National Referral Mechanism The document provides information on the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) in the UK for identifying and supporting victims of modern slavery. ২১ নভেম্বর, ২০২৪ Published: Read review LCSPR: Serious Youth Violence This briefing summarises the thematic review which examined the cases of seven children/young people who were involved in the killings of three other children in 2021. The review highlights the voices of the affected families, practitioners, and community members. ২৬ জানুয়ারী, ২০২৪ Published: Read review Information Sharing Guidance for practitioners and organisations in understanding how to share personal information lawfully and appropriately, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR. ২৪ আগস্ট, ২০২৩ Published: Read review LCSPR: Carl & Max This briefing examines the tragic case of 16-year-old Carl, who was fatally stabbed, and highlights issues such as homelessness, neglect, and a disrupted education. ২৫ ফেব্রুয়ারী, ২০২২ Published: Read review LCSPR: Vulnerable Adolescents In the summer of 2017, three Croydon teenage boys known to social services lost their lives. The CSCP agreed to conduct a thematic review that would determine whether there were any patterns in the children’s experiences. ১৪ ফেব্রুয়ারী, ২০১৯ Published: Read review

Learn from safeguarding case reviews where young people died by suicide. Explore risk factors, warning signs, and prevention strategies to protect vulnerable adolescents. Seeing the Whole Child: Learning from practice The CSCP has drawn critical learning from a series of Case of Concern reviews, an innovative process developed to examine complex cases that fall below the statutory review threshold but still offer significant opportunities for system-wide improvement. The cases of Cassie, Carlos, and Camille reveal key learning about the importance of centering the child’s voice, applying professional curiosity, and strengthening multi-agency coordination. This thematic study highlights cross-cutting issues and promotes reflective supervision, encouraging practitioners to embed these insights into everyday safeguarding practice. Each case offers a distinct lens into the risks and responsibilities of multi-agency work. Together, they form a critical thematic learning opportunity. Cross-Cutting Reflections: Strengthening Systems by Centring the Child A review of the Cassie, Carlos, and Camille cases identifies consistent patterns that expose systemic vulnerabilities. These are not isolated failings but indicators of broader practice challenges requiring collective ownership and deliberate change. 1. Centring the Child’s Voice Is Not Optional Across all cases, the child's perspective was either diminished, misinterpreted, or deprioritised in favour of procedural, legal, or operational constraints. A child-centred approach must go beyond statutory compliance, it requires: Actively seeking the child's voice, especially during transitions or crisis points Understanding behaviour as communication, particularly where verbal expression is limited or trust is fractured Embedding mechanisms for children to participate in planning decisions, and not just be recipients of them 2. Professional Curiosity Requires Depth, Not Just Compliance Curiosity is not simply asking more questions, it is about asking the right questions and being open to answers that challenge professional assumptions. These cases demonstrate that: Risk is often hidden behind procedural conformity; a plan being in place does not mean it is effective Biases—such as adultification and criminalisation, undermine safeguarding by reframing vulnerability as culpability Curiosity must extend to peers and other professionals, checking assumptions across the network, not just within individual assessments 3. Escalation and Decision-Making Must Be Process-Led, Not Person-Dependent Inconsistent escalation routes, reliance on informal relationships, and lack of clarity in roles contributed to drift and risk exposure in each case. Improvements are needed in: Clarifying escalation protocols and thresholds across agencies, particularly for non-statutory but high-risk cases Ensuring decision-making processes are transparent, auditable, and collaborative Using formal structures (e.g. case of concern process, strategy meetings) to generate system-wide solutions, not just single-agency actions 4. Placement Sufficiency and Suitability Must Be Understood as a Safeguarding Issue The shortage of regulated placements and delays in mental health access are not logistical issues alone, they are safeguarding concerns that have direct consequences for children's safety and wellbeing. Professionals must: Continue to escalate placement barriers through appropriate strategic channels Advocate persistently for placements that meet therapeutic and relational needs, not just beds that are available Monitor the impact of unsuitable arrangements as active risk, not just as temporary compromises Cassie: System Drift, Missed Protocols and Emotional Safety Cassie, a vulnerable child with mental health needs, remained in A&E for over two weeks due to the absence of a coordinated discharge and placement plan. Despite the existence of inter-agency protocols, their inconsistent application delayed care and led to further harm when Cassie later self-harmed and required secure accommodation. Learning Themes: Child’s voice was secondary to systems-focused discussions around process, placement, and risk ownership Failure to escalate proportionately, with decisions relying on relationships rather than structured processes Mental health interventions were not prioritised early enough, delaying access to essential care Why Read the Full Briefing: Cassie’s case underscores the importance of professional vigilance in managing escalation, monitoring care pathways, and ensuring the child’s emotional safety is never sidelined by procedural complexity. Cassie: 7 minute briefing Carlos: Discharge Failures and Dual Victimhood Carlos sustained injuries after being attacked by a group of young people, but was discharged from hospital into police custody shortly after surgery. His mother was not informed, and he was interviewed under general anaesthetic recovery, with a scheme-allocated adult instead of a family member. Learning Themes: Unconscious bias: Carlos’s identity as a child was overshadowed by his perceived criminality Lack of joined-up communication meant agreed safety plans were not followed Insufficient safeguarding lens during critical transition points such as discharge and police procedures Why Read the Full Briefing: Carlos’s case demonstrates how safeguarding can fail when children are viewed through a deficit lens, and how professional curiosity is needed to challenge assumptions and see the whole child. Carlos: 7 minute briefing Camille: Placement Breakdown, Crisis Response and Unseen Harm Camille was placed in emergency accommodation due to an urgent lack of suitable placements. The environment failed to meet her complex needs, resulting in multiple police callouts and hospital admissions. The case prompted questions about national placement sufficiency and local agency coordination. Learning Themes: Her voice became lost amidst urgency and structural limitations Systemic strain on placements left professionals to make difficult compromises Reactive rather than trauma-informed response, escalating Camille’s vulnerabilities Camille’s case illustrates the importance of building resilient systems that prevent short-term placement decisions from compounding trauma. It also highlights the importance of listening to the child, even under crisis conditions. Further Resources and Tools Practitioners are encouraged to revisit: CSCP Escalation and Resolution Policy CSCP Multi-Agency Practice Guidance Reflective Supervision Prompts: Embedding Learning into Practice These prompts are designed to support reflective dialogue during supervision, team debriefs, and case audits. They move beyond task completion to explore the quality, intent, and impact of professional interventions Voice of the Child How have we ensured the child’s voice is represented in this case? What are we hearing from the child—not just through their words, but through their behaviour and circumstances? Have we made space for the child to contribute meaningfully to decisions affecting them? Professional Curiosity What assumptions are we making about this child, and where have they come from? Have we explored all alternative explanations for what we are seeing or being told? What do we know, what are we inferring, and what do we need to test or challenge? Decision-making and Escalation Are the decisions being made grounded in process and evidence, or shaped by informal dynamics? Have we escalated this concern through the right channels, at the right time? Do all partners understand and agree the plan—and is it being implemented with accountability? Placement and Planning Is this placement in the child’s best interests, or is it the only available option? How is the child experiencing this placement, and have we reviewed their safety, wellbeing, and sense of belonging? Are we advocating robustly enough when the system is not meeting the child’s needs? System-wide Practice What does this case tell us about wider practice issues in our service or partnership? Are there recurring themes from other cases that this situation reflects? How are we capturing learning and applying it to improve systemic responses, not just individual casework?

Learn about the key findings from CSCP's Thematic review on Serious Youth Violence. Explore the K.I.D.S. V.O.I.C.E.S. principles that were developed to inform prevention strategies to protect young people. Serious Youth Violence Thematic Review Executive Summary This Child Safeguarding Practice Review (CSPR) has been written on behalf of children and young people, multi-agency services, practitioners, family members, and the community in Croydon. There was a desire to bring these voices to the fore - their voices have been reflected throughout this report. This CSPR has been a long review involving multiple strands which has included extensive information gathering and consultation. Throughout the process, multi-agency services have learnt from what has emerged and services have adapted and evolved in order to make a difference to children and families in real-time. The CSPR is focused on seven children/young people who were charged in association with the deaths of three children in 2021, these tragic deaths were not linked. The CSPR panel recognised the dynamic interplay between victim and perpetrator and therefore concluded that referring to these children/young people simply as a perpetrator would be misleading. During almost the entire period of multi-agency interventions all but one of the children/young people were under eighteen. The panel recognised that although it is common/preferred practice to refer to adolescents as ‘young people’ the term children/young people will be used throughout in recognition of the legal definition, and unique vulnerabilities, of a child. There has been active and committed involvement of multi-agency services and community representatives including over sixty front-line practitioners. On behalf of CSCP, the Independent Reviewer was privileged to meet with four parents and a child. These meetings were a humble reminder of the trauma and immense grief that follows from serious youth violence both from the perspectives of parents who lost their son and from the perspective of parents whose son was charged in association with the death of another child. All were open and frank about what is needed to change and were grateful for the opportunity to tell their story and be heard. Their perspectives have been included in this report. The 6 Key Lines of Enquiry (KLE) were agreed at the start of this CSPR. Review the support provided Identify where/why support ceased and any learning outcomes. Include the voice of the child, understand his daily life, and consider reasons why support may not have been accessed or effective. Review current community support provision, especially where it may be possible to empower parents of young people. Learn from the families (including the families of the children who died) Learn from the experiences of front-line practitioners in terms of what works well and what more may be needed locally and nationally to improve outcomes for young people affected by SYV. Further reading and resources Executive summary Thematic Review Serious Youth Violence: Full report. 7-minute briefing : A summary of the safeguarding concerns and the findings from the key lines of inquiry of this review. Recommendations : This extract illustrates some recommendations for improving the national and local strategies and resources for tackling this complex and systemic problem. 10 Key Principles - K.I.D.S. V.O.I.C.E.S . : This document aims to present the principles that guide the work of multi-agency and community services in preventing children from engaging in Serious Youth Violence. These principles should inform the design and delivery of existing and new interventions. Toolkit for Parents and caregivers : This toolkit has been developed as an outcome of this review, where an unprecedented need for support and guidance was highlighted by parents and caregivers.

Information on managing allegations against professionals working with children, and how to contact Croydon’s LADO. LADO: Local Authority Designated Officer Managing allegations against adults who work with Children The LADO is responsible for managing allegations against adults who work with children. This includes overseeing investigations and working with multi-agencies including the Police and Children's Social Care to ensure fair and thorough processes are followed. The LADO provides a comprehensive and impartial process for all parties. The Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) must be alerted when concerns arise regarding a professional or volunteer working with children has: Behaved in a way that has harmed or may have harmed a child. Possibly committed a criminal offence against or related to a child. Behaved towards a child or children in a way that indicates they may pose a risk of harm to children. Behaved in a way that indicates they may not be suitable to work with children. If the allegation meets any of the above criteria, the employer or agency MUST report it to the LADO within one working day. The LADO Referral All documents relating to allegations against adults who work with children should be retained in a secure place and should only be shared with the express agreement of the LADO. Do ensure that urgent medical treatment is sought if required, and that the child is supported. Please record the information and facts given to you as soon as possible. Do not discuss or inform the member of staff concerned that this referral is being made unless advised to by the Local Authority Designated Officer. It is not your duty to investigate the allegation as this may lead to evidence being lost/contaminated or may even put the child, or others, at risk. The referral form is designed for professionals, families, and members of the public. Please state the allegation/safeguarding incident in the description section and the LADO will contact you if more is required. Download Croydon LADO referral form Croydon LADO Contact Details: Jane Rowe (Formerly Jane Parr) - Email: lado@croydon.gov.uk - Tel: 0208 726 6000 ext. 24817 Managing allegations Leadership, Trust & Accountability 7-Minute Briefing: Leadership, Trust, and Accountability This 7-minute briefing is a concise, yet powerful resource designed to reinforce the critical role of leadership, trust, and accountability in safeguarding vulnerable individuals—particularly children and young people. Why This Matters Safeguarding failures in trusted institutions—such as the Church of England’s mishandling of abuse allegations—highlight the catastrophic consequences of weak leadership and systemic neglect. This briefing distils key lessons from past failures and provides actionable steps to ensure your organisation upholds the highest standards of safeguarding. Download briefing