What are the rules and function of core group members?

Purpose of the Core Group The Core Group is responsible for the formulation, implementation, monitoring and progress of the detailed Child Protection Plan and Signs of Safety Mapping, previously outlined at the child protection conference.

What is a core group meeting?

What is a Core Group? A Core Group is the group of family members and professionals who meet regularly if a Child Protection Conference makes a child the subject of a Child Protection Plan.

What is the role of the core group?

A Core Group is a group of all relevant practitioners and family members who work together to create, implement and review a Care and Support Protection plan. Each member of the core group has a responsibility for monitoring the plan to make sure it meets the needs of the child.

What happens in a core group?

The core group is the Interagency Forum for achieving the outcomes of a child protection plan. It is comprised of the professionals responsible for delivering particular aspects of the plan, and is attended by parents and children, where appropriate.

How often should core group meetings be held?

every 6 weeks
These meetings are held regularly, every 6 weeks or thereabouts, although this may be longer if your child is deemed to be a “Stable LAC” (a looked after child who is in a stable placement).

What happens in a child in need meeting?

Definitions. Children in Need (CIN) Plan – A CIN Plan is drawn up following a Single Assessment which identifies the child as having complex needs and where a coordinated response is needed in order that the child’s needs can be met.

How often are core group meetings held?

How often do Core Groups meet? The Core Group will meet within ten working days of the Initial Child Protection Case Conference. Core Groups will then be held no less than every four weeks until your child is no longer subject to a Child Protection Plan.

What happens after child protection plan?

The first conference will take place three months after the plan is made and then every six months. If all goes well, the plan will then end. If no progress has been made, Children’s Services may decide to take your case to court for a judge to decide on what needs to happen to your children.

What is Section 31 of children’s Act?

Section 31 of the Children Act 1989 – Care Order The court can create a care order under Section 31(1) (a) of the Children Act, placing a child in the care of a designated local authority, with parental responsibility being shared between the parents and the local authority.

How often should the core group meetings be held?

A first core group meeting must be held within 10 days of the initial child protection conference ( Working Together 2018, page 52). Local child protection procedures will say how often the core group should meet thereafter.

When to arrange a core group meeting for child protection?

The Core Group Meeting – Practical Considerations The first Core Group Meeting will be arranged at the end of the Initial Child Protection Conference and must be held within 10 working days from the date of the Conference.

The core group is responsible for making sure the plan is followed and regularly reviewed. The group should monitor progress and refine the plan if needed. When should a core group meet? A first core group meeting must be held within 10 days of the initial child protection conference ( Working Together 2018, page 52).

What is the venue of a core group meeting?

The venue of a Core Group Meeting should be subject to reasonable negotiation between all members of the Core Group. The accessibility, comfort and confidentiality of the venue for parents and carers should be important considerations. A Core Group Meeting may take place within the family home.