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Confirm in writing

Follow up referral in writing within 48 hours.

(Children and Families Help Desk, CYPD, Shire Hall, Glos. GL1 2TG) 

Initial Assessment

If accepted the referral will lead to an Initial Assessment to determine whether there is suspected actual harm or likely significant harm.

Strategy Discussion

The Strategy Discussion is convened by the Access Team where there is suspected actual harm or likely significant harm (within 7 days of referral). 

Section 17 � Child in need of services

Section 47 � 

Child in need of protection

Section 17 services are required when there are health or development concerns. These are determined through a core assessment and are appropriate when the child is judged not to be at risk of significant harm or any previous concerns have been resolved.

A Section 47 enquiry is required because it is judged there is suspected actual harm or likely significant harm to the child - the case is then passed onto the Children and Families Team.  A core assessment is carried out and it may be decided that Child Protection Conference is required, which should then be held within 15 working days.

Outcome of 

Core Assessment

The Core Assessment may confirm child protection concerns in which case a Child Protection Conference should be held within 15 working days of the last strategy discussion.  (It may also determine that services are required under Section 17).

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