Publications
All reports published pre-September 2019 publications were done as the Lambeth Safeguarding Children Board
Lambeth Multi-Agency
Pre-Birth Protocol
Overview:
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.
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Key themes:
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Safeguarding unborn children
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Agency roles and responsibilities
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Pre-birth assessments
Child Dawit Safeguarding Practice Review Report
Overview:
In May 2021, 16-year-old “Dawit” was found by his younger brother hanged in the building in which he resided - suspended by a rope. There was no suspicion of 3rd party involvement.
Key themes:
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Suicide
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Unaccompanied children arriving in the UK and parental responsibility
University of Bedfordshire - Building Safety Report
Overview:
A snapshot of the consequences of risk can be seen just in the 10 months where two boys were tragically killed, eighteen children and young people were seriously injured with a weapon.
Key themes:
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Contextual safeguarding
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Safeguarding black boys & young men
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Professional difference
Multi-agency Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Audit
Overview:
A multiagency audit of six cases of girls and young women who had experienced, or were considered at risk, of experiencing Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
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Key themes:
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Signposting to local specialist support
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Mandatory reporting duty
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Embed multiagency communication​