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10.3 Child Protection Case Conference Agenda

CONFERENCE AGENDA

Today's conference will proceed as follows:

  1. Introductions by Chair
  2. Distribution of reports received
  3. Presentation of the details surrounding the alleged incidents or cause for concern, including family's views
  4. Discussion of the nature and level of risk to the child(ren) including parents' and children's views
  5. Discussion about the requirements for a child protection plan for the child(ren)
  6. Appointment of Lead Social Worker/ Core Group
  7. Date of first Core Group to draw up Child Protection Plan
  8. Date of first Child Protection Review Conference

PRINCIPLE OF PARENT/CHILD PARTICIPATION

Knowsley LSCB fully encourages the participation of both parents and children (if of sufficient age and understanding) at child protection case conferences.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Knowsley LSCB confirms that participants in this conference distinguish between fact, observation, allegation and opinion and strive to eliminate biased views in relation to race, culture, gender, sexuality, age, disability or class.

It is essential that decisions in respect of child protection issues are free from prejudice, similarly, protection plans that are formulated must be sensitive to the child's needs, including race, culture, disability, linguistic and religious background.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Conference members are reminded of the confidential nature of information presented to the conference and are asked to ensure that information is only shared with people outside of this conference if they need to know in order to protect a child.

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