Lambeth Multi-Agency Pre-Birth Protocol
This guidance provides a framework for multi-agency working, to ensure a clear system is in place to respond to concerns for the welfare of an unborn child and/or where there may be post-birth concerns. To make a referral, download and complete the Brighter Beginnings Referral Form. Download Guidance Referral Form
New online MARAC System
The Lambeth MARAC (multi-agency risk assessment conference) is now using OASIS MARAC to process MARAC referrals and information sharing. We are only accepting MARAC referrals via this online form, if you have any questions, please contact the Lambeth MARAC Coordinator on –lambethmarac@lambeth.gov.uk For the latest Lambeth VAWG news and campaigns please go to: https://linktr.ee/lambethvawg Referral […]
How to get the most from this website
This website is designed to support anyone who works with children and young in Lambeth with the aim of giving you the best safeguarding information, contacts and access to training. Training Check out the training currently on offer and book yourself a place. We constantly review and update our training programme, so please also let […]
Pan London Threshold Document: Continuum of Help and Support
The Threshold Document: Continuum of Help and Support guidance helps practitioners identify needs and help children and families access the right support on time. Also to identify needs of locations and peer groups for safer spaces for young people. Download the new threshold guidance. Download
We want to hear from you!
To make partnership work really work, it’s essential to understand the different pressures and experiences our colleagues have. One way we’d like to get professionals thinking about this is developing this ‘Day in the Life…‘ blog. We’d love to hear from any professional or practitioner who works with children and young people in Lambeth. If […]
Domestic Abuse support – Ask for ANI at a pharmacy
A Government launched scheme –Ask for ANI (Action Needed Immediately) Domestic abuse codeword scheme which provides a way for victims to discreetly inform pharmacy staff that they need their help to either call the police on 999 or contact specialist services. Ask for “Ani” at a participating pharmacy. Visit Website
Launch of new Multiagency Neglect Strategy & Toolkit
The LSCP has launched a new Neglect Strategy & Toolkit; learning from safeguarding reviews and stresses the importance for all professionals to actively identify and respond to all forms of child & adolescent neglect. Please read the new strategy and use the toolkit to help you assess if and how neglect might be placing a […]
Children’s Services Domestic Abuse (DA) Policy
Lambeth Children’s Services Domestic Abuse policy aligns with the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy, the Employee Domestic Abuse Policy and the Housing Domestic Abuse Policy. The policy also features a useful Practice Toolkit developed specifically to assist practitioners, with a variety of resources to support families and with links to training. Download
Child ‘Q’ (Partnership Statement)
The Lambeth School Partnership (LSP) and Lambeth Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (LSCP) are outraged to hear of the case of Child Q and the extremely traumatic experience she received at the hands of those who should have protected her. We stand with Child Q and her family. Read Statement Here Important Statement regarding Child Q The […]
Child Angela Safeguarding Practice Review published
“Angela’s” story is a very difficult one. She was seriously sexually abused by her mothers partner. This review provides helpful learning for all professionals across the partnership. Read and share the 7-Minute briefing from this Safeguarding Practice Review, written by independent review author Siobhan Burns. Download