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Findings and Key Learning from Multi-Agency Audits 2017-18 – Implications for Organisations

Discover the findings and learnings from multi-agency audits during 2017-18 and their implications for organizations. Explore assessment, information sharing, record-keeping, training, and supervision as crucial aspects highlighted in the audits.

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Findings and Key Learning from Multi-Agency Audits 2017-18 – Implications for Organisations

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  1. Findings and Key Learning from Multi-Agency Audits 2017-18 – Implications for Organisations Julie Hayman Quality Assurance Officer RBSCB and RBSAB

  2. The Safeguarding Boards’ Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Sub Group • is made up of a group of people across the Partnership who report to the Boards • To share good practice • To look at quality • To look at how to do things better. • Use a range of methodologies to see the impact of service interventions and support

  3. What do audits tell us which all organisations need to be mindful of? • Assessment • Importance of information sharing • Importance of record keeping • training and supervision

  4. Assessment • Using and reviewing screening and assessment tools • Some tools help us to work with families and document actions and achievements in order to promote and measure change • To be used as soon as concerns are identified • Helps to ‘Think Family’ and consider the child in the context of their whole family and environment • Consideration of both current and historical information when assessing the level of need to ensure appropriate response and support is provided

  5. Assessment • Never under-estimate combined risk of domestic abuse, substance misuse and parental Mental Health/learning difficulties and disabilities, and consider these in the assessment process

  6. Information Sharing • Multi- agency working • Attendance and engagement at meetings • Share all relevant and updated information with involved and appropriate agencies, including GPs, when concerns are identified, and when there are changes in situations

  7. Record Keeping • Maintain clear and accurate records, including chronologies • Need to evidence the process, the voice of the child, decision-making rationale, concerns, how these are being addressed and impact of work • Never under-estimate combined risk of domestic abuse, substance misuse and parental Mental health/learning difficulties and disabilities and consider these in the assessment process

  8. Training and Supervision • Keep up to date with training and information available on the Boards’ website • Be aware of indicators of disguised compliance and signs of neglect and intra-familial sexual abuse • Ensure supervision provides opportunity for case discussion and reflective practice • Ensure that managers have oversight of cases • Concerns are identified, reported assessed and escalated as required

  9. Who to contact if you have a Concern? • Complex Early Help and Safeguarding Hub • 0300 0300 0440 (weekdays 8am – 4.45pm) • 0300 303 8875 (out of office hours) • ehash@rochdale.gov.uk • GM Police • 0161 872 5050 , or 101 • or if immediate risk to a child dial 999 • Early Help Support • 01706 925440

  10. Further Information • can be found on the Boards’ websites: • https://www.rbscb.org/professionals/multi-agency-audit/

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