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Archived Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Board (HSCB) Child Protection Procedures (2002, rev. October 2005)
This guide sets out the requirements for good child protection practice in Hertfordshire.This is a large document and can be downloaded in full by going to the electronic documents (PDFs) at the bottom of this page. For your assistance use the links on this page to download each section separately.
Please note that the 2002 Procedures have been updated and revised in October 2005. Please follow the guidance and replace the revised sections, and add the new material, as advised.
- Chapter 1 - Introduction
Hertfordshire Child Protection Procedures (2002, rev. October 2005)
- Chapter 2 - Abuse and Neglect of Children
Hertfordshire Child Protection Procedures (2002, rev. October 2005)
- Chapter 3 - Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families
Hertfordshire Child Protection Procedures (2002, rev. October 2005)
- Chapter 4 - Referrals
Hertfordshire Child Protection Procedures (2002, rev. October 2005)
- Chapter 5 - Initial Assessment and Immediate Protection
Hertfordshire Child Protection Procedures (2002, rev. October 2005)
- Chapter 6 - Section 47 Enquiries and Complex Need Assessment
Hertfordshire Child Protection Procedures (2002, rev. October 2005)
- Chapter 7 - The Initial Child Protection Conference
Hertfordshire Child Protection Procedures (2002, rev. October 2005)
- Chapter 8 - Action Following the Initial Child Protection Conference
Hertfordshire Child Protection Procedures (2002, rev. October 2005)
- Chapter 9 - The Child Protection Review Conference
Hertfordshire Child Protection Procedures (2002, rev. October 2005)
- Chapter 10 - The Child Protection Register
Hertfordshire Child Protection Procedures (2002, rev. October 2005)
- Chapter 11 - Allegations of Abuse Committed by a Professional, Foster Carer, Day Care Provider or Volunteer
Hertfordshire Child Protection Procedures (2002, rev. October 2005)
- Chapter 12 - Investigating Organised or Multiple Abuse
Hertfordshire Child Protection Procedures (2002, rev. October 2005)
- Acknowledgements
Hertfordshire Child Protection Procedures (2002, rev. October 2005)
- Appendices
Hertfordshire Child Protection Procedures (2002, rev. October 2005)
Hertfordshire Area Child Protection Procedures September 2002 - update / revision October 2005 : 609KB
Please replace the revised sections as indicated and add the new material to your copy of the 2002 Procedures.
The 2002 procedures remain current, but please replace the revised sections and add the new material from the update / revision of October 2005.
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