Cumbria Safeguarding Children Partnership - Particular Interest Groups
In addition to the core business and functions of the LSCB, we have decided, as a Board, to focus on some areas that require further or emerging focus and we have called these Particular Interests:
It is vital that we have a clear articulation of our Early Help arrangements and that we focus significant effort on prevention as opposed to the incidence of abuse.
Chaired by: Lesley Sanczuk, Cumbria Children and Families Services
Chair: Lynn Berryman, Children and Families Services
Remit: Set the strategic vision, operation model, deliverables and direction for the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub.
In addition to this being an area that demands our attention, suicide of a young person has been evident in previous Serious Case Reviews.
Chaired by: Dr Jane Mathieson, Public Health
We are aware that the impact of neglect can be a hugely damaging for children and young people. Practitioners working with children and families where neglect is a factor have told us that they would welcome practice guidance to enable them to develop their knowledge and skills in this aspect of their practice.
Chaired by: vacant