Plymouth Safeguarding Children Board

The board includes representatives from:

• the council
• the police
• health services
• probation services
• the local youth offending team
• the Children and Family Courts Advisory and Support Service

It can also include other people or organisations that work with children such as the NSPCC.

What the board does

The Plymouth Safeguarding Children Board coordinates the work of everyone on the board to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in Plymouth and publishes policies and procedures for child protection. They have an independent Chair, (someone who doesn't work for social services) who works closely with the Director of Children's Services.

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• Children and young people
• Parents and carers
• Professionals
• Training and development