Blackpool Safeguarding Children Board Core Group Training Trainers: Ian Wheeler Jo Edwards.
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Transcript of Blackpool Safeguarding Children Board Core Group Training Trainers: Ian Wheeler Jo Edwards.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:•Describe the remit and tasks of core groups•Explain the importance of attendance at meetings and shared responsibility for tasks•Focus on the needs of the child in core group work•Describe what makes a good core group
Learning agreement
Confidentiality
• Confidentiality • Cooperation and Commitment• Care for each other• Clock• Concentration
Would I lie to you?
As the statements are shown on the screen, hold up either your
TRUE
or
FALSE
card
Core groups are formed when a child becomes subject to a Child Protection Plan
at an Initial CP Conference
True or False?
TRUE
A Core Group can also be set up if there are sufficient concerns about the child to
warrant multi-agency intervention
True or False?
FALSE
One of the main tasks of the Core Group is to write, implement and review
a Child Protection Plan based on the recommendations of the Initial Conference
or Review
True or False?
TRUE
Timescales
• Core Groups need to meet within 10 working days of the Initial Child Protection Conference and every 4 weeks after that
• The Plan should be written and then effectively monitored, reviewed and updated as appropriate to reflect any changes to risk and need
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Membership of core groups
The child, if appropriate
The Lead Social Worker
Parents/carers
Professionals who will have direct contact with the family (HV, School Nurse, Teacher, GP)
Other relevant practitioners e.g. Probation, Psychologist, YOT worker
The Core Group provides robust evidence based report/s to the CP Review
Conference
True or False?
TRUE
Ask the Family
For the family member you have been allocated, answer the following:
What do you want to happen at the Core Group meeting?
Who would you like to attend? Why?
Who would you prefer not to be there? Why?
A focus on the childChildren MUST be seen alone in accordance with the CP
Plan
Children’s wishes and feelings should be elicited, but should not compromise their need for safety
Individual Plans for the individual needs of each child
The Plan MUST be explained and agreed with the child in an age-appropriate way, using the conference pack
Difficulty with access to the child should be reported to Lead Social Worker and their
manager
The Child’s Identity
A consistent omission
Identity concerns the child’s growing sense of self as a separate and valued person. Includes the child's view of self and abilities, self image and self esteem, and having a positive sense of individuality. Race, religion, age, gender, sexuality and disability mayall contribute to this. Feelings of belonging and acceptance by family, peer group andwider society, including other cultural groups.
Have I Got News for YouBlackpool Inspection
Core group work should be improved
Blackpool Serious Case Review
'Assessments will be incomplete if professionals do not ...... actively share information...'
New Learning from Serious Case Reviews, 2012
'...when meetings are held in relation to vulnerable children and families, they should have a clear structure, chairing and recording arrangements, and should conclude with a focused outcome-based action plan,' (page 85)
Working Together 2013
Effective safeguarding systems are those where:
All professionals contribute to whatever actions are needed to safeguard and promote a child's
welfare and take part in regularly reviewing the outcomes for the child against specific
plans and outcomes
Working Together 2013
Ultimately, effective safeguarding of children can only be achieved by putting children at the
centre of the system, and by every individual and agency playing their full part, working
together to meet the needs of our most vulnerable children
SMART Outcomes
• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable
• Relevant
• Time-bound
Write one SMART outcome relating to your family member
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Working with resistant families
Experience and Serious Case Reviews tell us that an increased level of resistance from families should increase our concern about the well being of the child or children
Workers should have the skills to recognise and manage resistance and escalate concerns as appropriate
SMART outcomes can assist in measuring parental commitment
Helping parents understand why changes need to be made is a key task in the process
Joint chronologies are very useful
Family Fortunes
What is a good core group?
Discuss in your group and decide on the five most important aspects of good Core Group work.
Write one on each on your cards