A guide around what to expect and how we will be working with you.

Decision making and the child protection process

What happens when children's services decide to take action?

In this short animation, we'll look at what happens when children's social care services decide to take action.

When a social work assessment is done

In this short animation, we'll discuss what happens when a social work assessment is done.

The child protection assessment process

In this short animation, we'll look at the child protection assessment process.

When a child protection assessment leads to a child protection plan

In this short animation, we'll look at what happens when a child protection assessment leads to a child protection plan.

When a child is on a child protection plan

In this short animation, we'll look at what happens when a child is on a child protection plan.

Child protection explainers

A guide to child protection conferences

If you've been invited to a child protection conference, you might feel worried or unsure about what it means. This short video will explain why it's happening, what to expect, and how you can take part.

A guide to looked-after child reviews

If a child is 'looked after' by the local authority, this could mean they live with foster carers, with a family member, in a children's home or supported accommodation. Or, they might live with their birth parents under a court arrangement where the local authority shares parental responsibility.

In these circumstances, there will be regular reviews. This short video explains what that means, who's involved, and what to expect.

A guide to child protection plans

This short video explains everything you need to know about a child protection plan. A child protection plan is put in place when professionals are worried that a child could be at risk of serious harm.