CHILD PROTECTION IN LISBURN CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATED CHILD PROTECTION OFFICER BRONA TURLEY / SANDRA PINION OCTOBER 2006

BACKGROUND  NSPCC/VDA audit in 99/01  13 recommendations  Child Protection Policy – April 2003

Implementing the policy  Designated Child Protection Officer to be identified – Brona Turley/Sandra Pinion - April 03

Multi-levelled training  DCPO training  Line manager Policy awareness training – autumn 03  Keeping Safe Training for staff in regulated posts - ongoing

Multi-levelled training  Staff who have some contact with children eg grounds maintenance, EHOs  Councillors  Leisurewatch

CHILD PROTECTION WORKING GROUP     Inaugural meeting February 2004 Representatives from all council departments Minutes to group members and all Assistant Directors Policies referred to SMT for approval

CHILD PROTECTION WORKING GROUP  Forum to bring queries, suggestions, develop procedures and issues guidance  HR issues – job descriptions references vetting volunteers agency/casual staff

CHILD PROTECTION WORKING GROUP  Third party use of premises  Child supervision levels  Photography guidance  Production of literature

REPORTING PROCEDURES      Employee reports concern to line manager Reported to DCPO DCPO records and liases with Social Services Formal referral made or dealt with internally Employee updated

Implementing the policy Child protection involves commitment The child is paramount

LISBURN CITY COUNCIL CHILD PROTECTION