A child protection conference is a meeting to discuss concerns which have been raised about the safety and well being of your child(ren). It is set up by social care. The social worker will explain the reasons for the meeting in your case. The video below provides more information:
You can also view and download our leaflets:
- Child Protection | Information for Younger Children and Young People
- Child Protection | Easy Read Information for Younger Children and Young People
- Child Protection | Information for Older Children and Young People
- Child Protection | Easy Read for Older Children and Young People
- Child Protection | Information for Parents / Carers
- Child Protection | Easy Read for Parents / Carers
- Child Protection | Information for Professionals
Child Protection Conference and Plan
A child protection conference may be held following a child protection investigation. These are set out under Section 47 of the Children Act 1989.
A child protection conference is a discussion about a child / young person's future safety, health, and development with:
- family members
- the child (if appropriate), and
- professionals involved with the family
The child protection conference will look at all relevant information and circumstances. This is to determine the best way to protect the child and promote their welfare.
The conference will hear about the family and the concerns that have been raised. There will be a discussion about whether the child is at risk of serious harm and whether the child should be made the subject of a child protection plan.
Working Together to Safeguard Children is Statutory Guidance published by the Department for Education. It is designed to ensure that there is a coordinated and child-centred approach to safeguarding.
View Working Together to Safeguard Children
Child Protection Procedures
Our Safeguarding Children Partnership for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly manages the child protection procedures. The procedures provide more details about the nature of child abuse and the legal framework.
View the Safeguarding Children Partnership Procedures
Our Safeguarding Children Partnership for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
The Children Act 2004 (Section 16E) sets out the provision of ‘local arrangements for safeguarding and promoting welfare of children’. Our Safeguarding Partnership (OSCP) is the local organisation that fulfils this for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The partners in the OSCP are:
- the local authorities – Cornwall Council and the Council of the Isles of Scilly
- the integrated care board for the area – Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Partnership
- the chief officer of police for the area – Devon and Cornwall Police
The members of the OSCP work together to safeguard children in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. They also provide assurance that the arrangements are effective to bring about good outcomes for children.
Visit Our Safeguarding Children Partnership for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Support for Practitioners / Professionals
The video below is to support practitioners invited to Child Protection Conferences.