Useful Forms in relation to: ¨ Child Deaths Form A (local to Warrington) Form B (local to Warrington) ¨ Inter-Agency Working Multi Agency Referral Form ¨ Serious Case Reviews Undertaking Serious Case Reviews Practice Guidance and Standard Template ¨ Managing Allegations LADO referral form FURTHER INFORMATION Munro Review The Final Report of the Munro Review of Child Protection, A child-centred system has been published. Professor Munro’s analysis finds that local areas should have more freedom to design their own child protection services and that ‘one-size-fits-all approach’ to child protection is preventing local areas from focusing on the needs of the child. The report signals a radical shift from previous reforms that, while well-intentioned, resulted in too much bureaucracy and a loss of focus on the needs of the child. Professor Munro says that the Government and local authorities should operate in an open culture, continually learn from what has happened in the past, trust professionals and give them the best possible training. Professor Munro’sRecommendationsare aimed at creating long-term change to the system and should not be taken forward in isolation, as there is no one quick fix. What is needed is a fundamental shift in the way the system works, to enable professionals to focus on the needs of children, young people and families and how to give them the best possible help. Summary Report – Munro Review The Government’s response to the Munro Review of Child Protection was informed by an Implementation Working Group (IWG) drawing on expertise from local authority children’s services, the social work profession, education, police and health services. This response is the first step on the journey to create the conditions for sustained long term reform of the child protection system to deliver improved outcomes for our most vulnerable children and young people. The response is in two parts: an overarching narrative and a grid with specific responses to each of Professor Munro’s recommendation. Children In Care Council response to the term 'LAC' The Children in Care Council have written to the director of Children’s Services and asked her to tell everybody who works with children and young people in care that they do not want to be referred to as ‘LAC’ or ‘Looked After Children’ as they find the term offensive. Please make sure that if you have any forms or leaflets using this term that it is changed and please ensurel your staff are aware of this request. Letter from Kelli Hill (Chair of the Children in Care Council) Care Planning Regulations This summary provides key changes in practice from the Care Planning Placements and Case Review regulations 2010. They will have an impact on frontline practitioners and place a higher expectation on the role of the Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs) in the oversight of the care planning process for children and young people. Policy Reviews Tickell - Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Review 2 years on Norgrove - Interim Family Justice Review Allen - Early Intervention Moseley - Improving Services for Young People |