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Safeguarding and Family Support :Effective commissioning from the
Third Sector
Family Action
Provider of services to families since 1869
Over 100 services in 8 LG regions 45000 individuals /families supported Families with complex needs Young Carers Adults with mental health problems Grants services
Haringey
Family support to Connolly family Commissioned by Supporting
People as part of a borough wide tenancy support service ( HARTS ) since 2003
Authoritative Practice 1
To be effective, professionals working in the field of child protection have to be authoritatively
Authoritative practitioners understand the need for challenge and are confident in the face of the facts
Authoritative practitioners share information appropriately
Authoritative Practice 2
Authoritative practitioners contribute effectively to assessments, conferences and core groups
An authoritative child protection plan is not a list of concerns; it clearly identifies risk, response and desired outcome
Authoritative practice follows through when response/outcome does not happen
Effective commissioning 1
The need to think strategically Governance Review and audit Standards, policies and
procedures Assessment of risk Safeguarding Manager
/Designated lead
Neglect Training and development Induction process Supervision and appraisal Sharing and promoting good practice Outcome measurement Section 11 reviews
Effective commissioning 2
Effective commissioning 3
Qualifications ,skills and knowledge
Partnership working Effective management Challenge
Some key issues
Professional authority Good communication and
information sharing :Safeguarding as a relay race
Clarity of roles and responsibilities What outcomes are we looking for ? How joined up are services in your area ?