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Integrated Assessment Model Suffolk

This document outlines procedures for identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns for children and young people in Suffolk, England. It provides guidance on completing Common Assessment Framework (CAF) assessments, making referrals to Children's Social Care Services, and determining if a child is in need of support or at risk of harm. Key steps include identifying concerns, seeking consent for information sharing, determining if the child is a "child in need" requiring social services, and convening CAF panels or carrying out initial assessments as needed.

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Integrated Assessment Model Suffolk

This document outlines procedures for identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns for children and young people in Suffolk, England. It provides guidance on completing Common Assessment Framework (CAF) assessments, making referrals to Children's Social Care Services, and determining if a child is in need of support or at risk of harm. Key steps include identifying concerns, seeking consent for information sharing, determining if the child is a "child in need" requiring social services, and convening CAF panels or carrying out initial assessments as needed.

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Additional need identified that cannot be met within my agency or existing networks

Safeguarding1 Follow your own agency safeguarding policy and Suffolk Safeguarding Children Board procedures www.suffolkscb.org.uk 1. Phone Customer First on 08456 066 167 to report concern. 2. Fax completed P10 of CAF paperwork to Customer First on 01449 723 127 3. Complete P1-8 of CAF and fax paperwork to Customer First within 24 hours to inform and evidence the referral. Yes Is child or young person at risk of significant harm? 1 No Send completed CAF pages 1-8 to CAF administrator (details on www.suffolk.gov.uk/caf) No Send CAF pages 1-9 to Customer First to request further assessment by CYP Social Care Services (SCS) Customer First, PO Box 77 Needham Market, Ipswich IP6 8WB 08456 066167
whether to carry out initial assessment

Is child or young person at risk of significant harm? 1 No or dont know

Yes

Complete a holistic assessment with the child/ young person and family using the Common Assessment Framework (CAF). Seek informed
consent to share information. If child is in need2 this assessment including Page 9 will be the referral to Social Care Services.

Is the child or young person a Child in Need?2

Yes Social Care Manager makes decision

No CAF Panel held locally: CAF assessor presents CAF Appropriate actions suggested Lead Professional identified The child is not In Need. Signpost family to appropriate agency.
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Is Initial assessment appropriate?

Yes Initial assessment coordinated by CYP SCS: 5 Possible Outcomes


5 3 4

Does not meet criteria for CYP SCS service, but may be suitable to be considered by CAF panel the assessor will need to obtain informed consent from the family.

Lead Professional meets with family to agree action plan

Planning meeting within 15 working days of decision. For complex needs there may be a number of meetings Agree care plan with family

Delivery of services by appropriate agencies

It is decided that the Child is in Need 2 1. Complex 2. Noncomplex

It is decided that the child is at risk of significant harm1

It is decided that the child needs to be in the care of the local authority3

Action Review by CAF panel Review


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Common Assessment Framework Child in Need Safeguarding Children in care


Children in care3 (looked after) The Local Authority has duties and responsibilities to children in care to ensure that they achieve the best possible outcomes regarding all their needs including health, education and social needs. Children Act 1989, Care Matters. All agencies must follow the Interagency Practice Guidance for Looked After Children available in Suffolk County Council Good Practice
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Child in Need A child is taken to be in need if: He is unlikely to achieve or maintain, or have the opportunity of achieving or maintaining a reasonable standard of health or development without the provision for him of services by a local authority, and his health or development is likely to be significantly impaired, or further impaired, without the provision for him of such services, or he is disabled. Children Act 1989 S.17 This is a high threshold and requires that a child be considered to be a child in need only if their health or development is likely to be significantly impaired.

Safeguarding The Local Authority has a duty to investigate, make relevant enquiries and take necessary action to safeguard or promote the childs welfare where there is reasonable cause to suspect that a child who lives, or is found in their area is suffering or is likely to suffer significant harm (S.47 Children Act 1989). All agencies must follow the Suffolk Safeguarding Children Board procedures:www.suffolkscb.org.

Flowchart of key questions for information sharing


You are asked to or wish to share information

Is there a clear and legitimate purpose for sharing information?

No

Yes

No

Does the information enable a person to be identified?

Yes

No

Is the information confidential?

Yes

Yes

Do you have consent?

No You can share


Is there sufficient public interest to share: for example, to protect children or other people from harm, to promote the welfare of children or to prevent crime and disorder.

Yes

No

Do not share

Share information: Identify how much information to share. Distinguish fact from opinion. Ensure that you are giving the information to the right person. Inform the person that the information has been shared if they were not aware of this and it would not create or increase risk of harm.

Record the information sharing decision and your reasons, in line with your agencys or local procedures.

If, at any time, there are concerns that a child may be at risk of harm, then follow LSCB procedures without delay. Seek advice from your manager, supervisor, child protection advisor or Caldicott Guardian if you are not sure what to do at any stage and ensure that the outcome of the discussion is recorded

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