Workplan

No.
 Objectives
 Measurable Actions
 Timescale
 Lead
 Outcomes
1.
 To agree local policies and procedures to guide inter agency safeguarding practice
 Regular meetings are maintained to undertake these actions
 As required during 2009-10
 Chair - Policy and Procedure Sub Group
 Staff in all agencies will have relevant written guidance so as they know how to respond to concerns about children in order to protect them effectively.
2.
 To develop new procedures in line with legislation, government guidance and evidence based practice
 As new government requirements are established, these will need to be reviewed in order to consider any implications for revised or new policy/procedure development
 As required during 2009 Chair - Policy and Procedure Sub Group New procedures are produced and accessible to relevant professionals
3.
 To monitor the development of member agencies internal policies, procedures and guidance
 Advice is sought or policies are submitted for the sub group to consider
 As required during 2009 Chair - Policy and Procedure Sub Group Internal policies are reviewed and appropriate advice given to respective agencies re the need for any changes.
4.
 To ensure that an effective process is in place for the ongoing review of procedures and guidance.

To consider and respond to proposals for new/amendments to existing policies

Procedures and guidance are up to date in line with government guidance and current evidence based practice

Inter agency policies and procedures are amended in the light of recommendations from Serious Case Reviews.

As required during 2009 Chair - Policy and Procedure Sub Group The review process is effective in progressing the sub group's work plan
5.
 To ensure that policies and procedures are effectively distributed and disseminated to partnership agencies as required
 Establish collaboration with other relevant sub groups - i.e. the Pan Dorset Training and Workforce Development sub group, the B/P LSCB Communication and Engagement sub group and the B/P LSCB learning and Workforce sub group
 As required during 2009 Chair - Policy and Procedure Sub Group All relevant agencies have copies of policies and procedures that are appropriate to their work with children and young people.