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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.

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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).�

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Section 17 � Child in need of services

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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.

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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.

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Outcome of�

Core Assessment

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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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