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NEW - Serious Case Review Newsletter #2 - January 2012

This is the second newsletter published by Bradford Safeguarding Children Board (BSCB) to focus on Serious Case Reviews (SCRs).  Sharing learning from SCRs in order to improve practice is vital.  We want to recognise and learn from good practice that is regularly commented upon in these reviews, as well as any weaknesses - Read more here
 

Learning and Development Strategy Training and Delivery Plan for 2011 - 2014

The BSCB has produced its new Learning and Development Strategy Training and Delivery Plan for 2011 - 2014.  This strategy provides the framework for safeguarding learning , development and training in Bradford District so that those working with children and families are appropriately skilled and trained.

It is a key document to help managers, practitioners and those with responsibility for staff development understand the guidance , standards and structures within which safeguarding training is provided and evaluated.

The delivery plan provides information to help identify who needs what type of training and how to access the multi - agency training provided by the BSCB.  If you have any questions please contact Julie Evans, Training Coordinator - Julie.Evans@bradford.gov.uk

Download the PDF version here
 

Joint Protocol – Bradford Children’s Social Care and Bradford District Care Trust

This protocol (published 13 May 2011) aims to promote effective joint working between Bradford Children’s Social Care and Bradford District Care Trust. A ‘whole family’ approach is highlighted to ensure that both the needs of children and their parents are taken into account during any assessment made by the above agencies - download the PDF document here
 

Munro Review of Child Protection Services
Prof Eileen Munro today (10 May 2011) published the third and final part of her review of child protection services.  All three reports can be downloaded from here:

www.education.gov.uk/munroreview

The first one is "Part 1: A systems analysis"

The second is: "Interim Report: A child's journey"

The third is: "Final report: a child-centred system"
 

The Voice of the Child: Learning Lessons from Serious Case Reviews
Ofsted have produced a new report on lessons to be learned from Serious Case Reviews, entitled: "The Voice of the Child: Learning Lessons from Serious Case Reviews". This report is based on Ofsted's evaluation of Serious Case Reviews undertaken between 1st April - 30th September 2010. Both the report and a summary are available for download from here
 

BSCB Annual Report 2009/10

BSCB have published their Annual Report for 2009/10.  It includes a foreword from Professor Nick Frost, Independent Chair of Bradford Safeguarding Children Board, the Child Death Overview Panel Executive Summary and the 2010/11 Annual Work Plan -  click here to view a PDF version
 

2010 Needs Analysis Documents

See copies of the 2010 versions of Safeguarding Needs Analysis, Bradford District's Children Needs Analysis 2010, Bradford Disabled Children and Young People Needs Analysis and
Looked After Children Needs Analysis - click here to view
 

Home Safety Sharing Good Practice Event - February 2011

The event, held at City Hall in Bradford, was to celebrate the success of the Safe at Home Equipment Scheme. The event was aimed to look at ways of moving forward when the scheme ends in March 2011. - click here for full details

Child J - Serious Case Review Executive Summary (published March 7th 2011)
On Monday 7th March 2011, Bradford Safeguarding Children Board published the Executive Summary of the Serious Case review concerning Child J, who died of multiple stab wounds on 18th February 2010 following an attack by his older brother.  - click here to see full executive summary

Community Lay Members for Bradford Safeguarding Children Board (BSCB)

BSCB will be appointing two volunteer Community Lay Members from April 2011, for a period of 2 years. The Community Lay Members will support stronger public engagement in child safety issues to improve the safeguarding of children in the District, and provide a community oversight of decisions and policies made by BSCB. Their main duty will be to attend the Board meetings and other sub-groups as appropriate. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

You will need to be a confident and effective communicator with the ability to challenge BSCB and its partner agencies constructively. You will have an awareness of, and commitment to, equality and diversity and will be able to handle confidential information appropriately. Most importantly, you will be committed to improving the safeguarding of children and young people in the Bradford District.

If you are interested in becoming a Community Lay Member to Bradford Safeguarding Children Board, you MUST attend one of the following information sharing events:

  • 18th March 2011, 12.30 pm in the Banqueting Suite, City Hall
  • 18th March 2011, 5.30 pm in the Saville Room, City Hall

If you wish to attend one of these meetings, please notify Heathcliffe Bowen, the BSCB Administrator, on 01274 434966, or email him at heathcliffe.bowen@bradford.gov.uk

Click here for more information in a PDF leaflet
 

Child Death Overview Panel

There is a new section on this website (a sub-section of 'Serious Case Reviews) covering the Child Death Overview Panel.
 

Joint Protocol - 'Children and Young Person's Missing from Home and Missing from Care Procedure' - download a PDF here
 

Learning Lessons from Serious Case Reviews 2009/10

Ofsted has produced an analysis of its evaluations of 147 serious case reviews that were completed between 1st April 2009 and 31st March 2010. The report contains findings relating to the characteristics of cases that were subject to serious case review, the conduct of the serious case reviews, and judgement as to the likelihood of the serious case reviews and subsequent action plans leading to improved safeguarding practice.

Summary Report

Full Report
 

Common Referral Form and Child Death Review

Two documents have been added to the BSCB website - Common Referral Form: Bradford Children's Social Care and The Child Death Review: A Guide for Parents and Carers.  There is also a new section covering the Child Death Overview Panel.
 

Free Home Safety Equipment

If you are a family living in the Bradford area with children under 5 and would like FREE home safety equipment fitted in your home please come down to one of the open days and bring proof of benefit to sign up! Click here to see more

Audit of SRE and Sexual Health Provision Report
Audit of Sex and Relationships Education and sexual health provision for disabled children and young people - click here for full and summary versions

Threshold of Need - Published June 2010
This is a guide for people who work with or are involved with children, young people and their
families. Its aim is to assist practitioners and managers in assessing and identifying a child’s
level of need, parent/carer factors, what type of services/resources may meet those needs and what processes to follow in moving from an assessment to a provision of services.

Download a PDF version of Threshold of Need

Working Together to Safeguard Children 2010

Working Together to Safeguard Children: A guide to inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children sets out how organisations and individuals should work together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the Children Act 1989 and the Children Act 2004. 

Working Together to Safeguard Children - 2010 edition from the DfES

NEW - Safety Open Days

Listen to the radio adverts broadcast to promote the free Safety Open Days held in March 2010 at Bierley, Community Works, Farcliffe and Holmewood Children's Centres - files are in MP3 format.
Bierley Community Works Farcliffe Holmewood

Click here to see the free Open Days flyer in PDF