1. Welcome-Alex Walters-Independent Chair-Swindon LSCB
The LSCB seeks to promote Equal Opportunities & Anti-Discriminatory Practice in all areas of its work.
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2. So what are LSCBs? Statutory requirement since 2006.
LSCB remit is very broad and covers all aspects of safeguarding-CSE, bullying, e-safety plus children subject to CPP/LAC and Early Help.
To co-ordinate what is done by agencies
To ensure the effectiveness of safeguarding arrangements
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3. Core functions Thresholds, policies and procedures function
Communicating and raising awareness function
Participating in planning and commissioning
Evaluating single and multi-agency training
Monitoring and evaluation function
Functions relating to reviewing all child deaths
Serious Case Review function
Publishing the Annual Report
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4. Membership
Membership of Board prescribed and at Senior strategic level
Independent LSCB Chair
Swindon LSCB has 8 sub groups to deliver its functions-P+P; QA; Performance; Online safety; CRG; CSE; Training; CDOP (shared with Wiltshire)
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5. National context
From Nov 13, LSCBs are subject to inspection by Ofsted and are graded.
The expectation is that LSCBs meet all statutory requirements and functions plus evidence challenge made and impact/improvements.
National LSCB Review 2016 and new legislation may lead to future changes
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6. How do LSCBs measure effectiveness?
Multi-agency performance data and audits, SCRs/LCRs, CDOP,S.11 and numerous reports
Feedback from practitioners and children and families.
LSCBs- Main Purpose : LEARNING and IMPROVEMENT – hence the Annual LSCB Conference.
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7. TODAY’s CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
“Laying the foundations for effective safeguarding in Swindon” –what are the key messages for those working in child protection in Swindon?
Focus on both National and Local learning
Keynote speakers-Dr Susannah Bowyer--Triennial review of SCRs
Felicia Wood-Learning approaches and attachment.
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8. KEY LOCAL LEARNING
Seminar on the local messages and learning from two current Serious Case Reviews with Helen Davies-Independent Reviewer
Seminar on safeguarding arrangements in Swindon with Rachael Ward-LSCB trainer.
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9. Key SCR national and local messages
Failure to revise judgements in light of new information
Rule of Optimism
Lack of Professional Curiosity
Lack of Professional challenge within and between agencies- escalation and whistle blowing.
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10. KEY LOCAL LEARNING
In Swindon-escalation of concerns about children by practitioners not evidenced or embedded in practice
Escalation Policy re-launched and in your delegate pack- the LSCB urges you to read and use it.
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11. KEY Messages for today
Thanks and recognition for the work you do very day to protect children and young people
Reflect on the presentations/seminars and how the learning will impact on your practice
Enjoy the day- provides the chance to network with colleagues and space to reflect .Talk to someone you don’t know!
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12. Children in Care Council
The first session today is a DVD presentation from Swindon children in care council
Hearing from children and young people is the best way to start the day!
The DVD contains key messages for all staff and practitioners to hear from our children.
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