Child Protection
Child protection Case Conference
An initial Child Protection Case Conference is a meeting to which a range of people
will be invited. All those present at the meeting will have a knowledge of the child
and family. This may include:
- Nursery staff
- Teacher
- Health Visitor
- Social Worker
- General practitioner
- Police
- Housing
- Youth Worker
- Worker from voluntary organisation
Parents, and in some circumstances children, are also invited to attend.
There will be a full discussion at the meeting and everyone will have the opportunity
to contribute and to ask questions. Everyone who attends the Initial Child Protection
Case Conference is expected to contribute to the discussion, share relevant information,
and be involved in the decision making process.
Following the discussion, when all information has been considered, a decision will
be made about what steps should be taken next.
Depending on the circumstances, if there appears to be a risk of future 'significant
harm' to the child, consideration will be given to whether the child's name should
be placed on the Child Protection Register
If a parent (or child) does not agree with the decisions made then he/she can appeal
any of the decisions made. Advice will be given on the appeal process.
If anyone else attending the Initial Child Protection Case Conference does not agree
with the decisions made they can have their dissent recorded within the Minute of
the Initial Child Protection Case Conference.
Please note that all agencies attending should provide a written report of their
knowledge and involvement with the child and family. As well as any concerns, strengths
within the family should also be highlighted within this report.