Understanding statutory thresholds and escalating safeguarding concerns

Effective multi-agency working is dependent on an open approach and honest relationships between agencies. Problem solving and resolution is an integral part of professional co-operation and joint working to safeguard children. Transparency, openness and a willingness to understand and respect individual and agency views are a core aspect of multi-agency/inter-agency working, however, there may be occasions where individuals/agencies have differing views on how best to keep children safe and promote their welfare. Some of these challenges may be around perceived levels of risk, roles and responsibilities, action or lack of action progressing safeguarding plans and closure of cases. In this webinar we will explore the ‘Working Together To Safeguard Children’ statutory guidance to improve our understanding of the legislative framework for working with children and young people and reflect on our practice in escalating safeguarding concerns to Children's Social Care relating to child sexual abuse.