LSCB Communication & Engagement Group
Work Plan 2009 - 2010

No. Action
Measurable Objectives
Timescales
Lead
1.
 Explore possibility of producing a quarterly pdf newsletter which will be available on the Bournemouth & Poole LSCB website. Also looking at other avenues for a newsletter/update slot currently available to public.
Decision on quarterly pdf newsletter, content, format, media & access point or incorporate within another newsletter/s.
Decision re content, format, target audience in Communication Group on 23rd Nov 09.
Production decisions after this. Also look at other potential ‘slots'.

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2.
 Look at publicity currently available related to safeguarding and families, children & young people in general, see section 4. Develop and/or adapt publicity material to ensure Safeguarding & LSCB is publicized.
 Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people across Bournemouth and Poole evident and visible in a cross section of media for families, carers, young people and children.
Ongoing
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3. Promoting awareness of community safety & E Safety in relation to LSCB key objectives. Domestic violence, substance misuse, mental health, bullying in schools and public places, evidence safeguarding in practice and early preventative work with children's participation.
 The Safeguarding Development Officer to achieve this in conjunction with existing groups, multi-agency partners and within the work of the Communication Group.
Meeting objectives of business plan.
Continuous
 ALL
4.
 Further develop & maintain the Bournemouth & Poole Local Safeguarding Board website.
Regular updating with new data relating to the Working Groups, Procedures, Business Plans, Serious Case Reviews and any other related business.
 Ongoing TV/ALL
5.
 Undertake a mapping exercise of existing strategies, resources and community links. Safeguarding resources initially looked at. Identify where resources located.
Explore feasibility of directory.

Mapping event on 17th August 2009. TV/ALL
6.

Develop Communication strategies

Produce Communication Strategies: Practitioner, Young People.

Media protocol to be developed with key stakeholders.

Drafts by September 2009.

Initiate media protocol development October 09

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7.
 Develop or be involved in current participation processes with young people to ensure young people are consulted on accessing information on keeping safe.
 Young people sharing views that inform safeguarding practice and policy.
Establish a process by end of December 09. TV/ALL
8.
 Look at developing a mechanism for two way communication for practitioners
Possibility of Mechanism in place for practitioners to highlight areas of concern in work around safeguarding.
 Ongoing
 TV/ALL
9.
 Developing communication resources on behalf of the LSCB
New communication resources meet agreed standards and objectives
Ensure future materials consider language used, accessibility and the diverse needs of the community.
Information at different levels needed from universal to more detailed

 Ongoing TV/ALL