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
New Parent/Carer Leaflet on Exploitation
Leaflet/guide to help parents and carers learn more about child exploitation, spot the signs and help keep their children safe. Download the leaflet and share it with any parents/carers of children where there are concerns about potential criminal or sexual exploitation. For more information about safeguarding children from exploitation, visit our exploitation page. Download Leaflet […]
Safeguarding black young men and boys in Lambeth
An academic team, led by the University of Bedfordshire and Prof. Carlene Firmin, have conducted an exploratory study into the role of partnership agencies, in safeguarding Black boys & young men in Lambeth. Download the report to learn more. This is an essential piece of work informing our response to safeguarding young people from […]
Was Not Brought guidance
When children are routinely not brought to appointments for their welfare, care or health, this is a safeguarding concern.Find out more about the Was Not Brought Approach and the actionsyou can take if a child is routinely not brought to their appointments. Learn More
New National Review: Non-accidental Injuries in Babies
The National Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel has published its 3rd national safeguarding review. The review explores serious incidents involving babies aged under one who have been tragically harmed or killed by their fathers or other males in a caring role. Download
Guide: support a family to register with a GP
GPs play a vital role in safeguarding children. Check out this two-minute video where Lambeth’s Named GP for Safeguarding, Dr Alison Davidson, explains how easy it is to support a family to register with a GP. Download
New Guidance on Working with Interpreters
Following learning from recent Rapid and Child Safeguarding practice Reviews, we’ve created a handy guide to support professionals in working with families with no shared language. The guide sets out simple tips, with links to useful resources and videos. Click here to check it out. Download