GSCP Newsletter: October 2021

GSCP Safeguarding Audit

Section 175/157 audits for schools launches on Monday 1^st November and the Completion target date is 8^th December

It is a legal requirement under SECTION 14B OF THE CHILDREN ACT 2004 and the GSCP require 100% returns so please complete in time

You can find further information and guidance in our presentation and Webinar here:

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gscp/traded-services-for-educational-settings/safeguarding-in-education/webinars/

Early years settings will have a separate audit in January

GSCP Revised Published Arrangements

The latest GSCP Published Arrangements have been approved by the Executive and contain updates to the LCSPR procedure and new Multi Agency Serious Incident Notification (SIN) process. Click Here to read the full document.

Click Here to read the latest Local Child Safeguarding Practice Review Procedures document.

The Role of the LADO & The Allegations Management process

Click Here to read the refreshed website guidance which contains information in relation to consulting with and referring to the Gloucestershire LADO, the role of the LADO and what the LADO does not do.

‘Mind Your Language’ FREE webinar event

Understanding the impact of language on victims of child exploitation webinar Tuesday 7^th December 2021 at 1pm – 3pm.

There are many children who are currently being groomed, coerced and exploited sexually and criminally across the UK, including the area’s we live and work in. 

The language we use as professionals can have a significant, and potentially lifelong, impact on victims of exploitation. A victim of exploitation is never to blame for the abuse they have lived through, yet we live in times where victims are still blamed.

The "Mind Your Language: Exploitation and Victim Blaming" webinar enables us to discuss victim-blaming language and how we can accurately and sensitively record and report on victim experiences. The aim of this webinar is to share practice between agencies and to explore ways in which we can develop the language we use.

Although this webinar will give examples of child exploitation, it is suitable for anyone working within a safeguarding environment.

It reflects on the language we use within our work and services and how impactful that can be on the children, young people, families and vulnerable adults who access our support. 

Places are limited to 100. To book, please use this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mind-your-language-exploitation-and-victim-blaming-webinar-tickets-203034380297