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Important Publications
| The Victoria Climbie inquiry report | January 2003 | This
document is the full, official report from Lord Laming into
the events leading up to the death of Victoria Climbié and
the failures of several agencies surrounding the tragedy. |
| The protection of children in England: action plan - The Government's response to Lord Laming | May 2009 |
This document sets out
the Government’s detailed response to Lord Laming’s report
and their plan of action to deliver the changes which he
called for. |
| Every Child Matters: Change for Children | November 2004 | This document outlines a national framework for local change in services for children, young people and families.Stress is laid upon the idea of early intervention and co-operation amongst Local Authorities, Government Agencies and all sectors involved with the health and welfare of children |
| Working Together to Safeguard Children | April 2006 |
This
document provides a national framework within which agencies
and professionals at local level draw up and agree on their
own ways of working together to safeguard and promote the
welfare of children. Copies have been sent to each of the
Local Safeguarding Children Boards in |
| The Common Assessment Framework for children and young people: Practitioners' guide | September 2007 |
This updated
practitioners' guide is for all practitioners who want to
know about the Common Assessment Framework (CAF) and how to
use it. It is aimed at everyone who works with children,
young people and families, whether they are employed or
volunteers, and working in the public, private or voluntary
sectors. |
| The Children's Plan: Building brighter futures | December 2007 |
This plan sets out how
the Department aims to make this country the best place in
the world for children and young people to grow up,
including detailed plans for health, safety, excellence and
equity in education |
| Youth Matters - Green Paper | July 2005 | This document sets out a comprehensive package of measures aimed at improving outcomes for all 13-19 year olds. It has a particular focus on young people who are disadvantaged. |
| Building Brighter Futures: Next Steps for the Children's Workforce | April 2008 |
This document describes
the actions which the Government is taking to further
improve the skills and capacity of people who work with
children to deliver the high quality, personalised and
integrated services described in the Children’s Plan. |
| Fabricated or Induced Illness by Carers (FII): A Practical Guide for Paediatricians | October 2009 | This document is produced by the RCPCH for paediatricians. It has been written by a group of experienced colleagues and I am convinced it will be of use to health professionals from many backgrounds. |