Who makes up Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCB); are faith groups represented?
Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCBs) replaced Area Child Protection Committee’s (ACPCs) in April 2006. Under the Children Act 2004 LSCBs are placed on a statutory footing. LSCBs develop policies and procedures for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in the area of the local authority where they operate. LSCBs consist of statutory members (CSS, local government representatives, police, probation, Strategic Health Authorities / Primary Care Trusts, CAFCASS etc) and other members including the NSPCC, and local organisations. As a minimum, local organisations should include faith groups, state and independent schools, colleges and GP’s and all other relevant local organisations.
Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCBs) replaced Area Child Protection Committees (ACPCs) in April 2006. Under the Children Act 2004 LSCBs are placed on a statutory footing. LSCBs develop policies and procedures for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in the area of the local authority where they operate. They consist of statutory members (CSS, local government representatives, police, probation, Strategic Health Authorities / Primary Care Trusts, CAFCASS etc) and other members including the NSPCC, and local organisations. As a minimum, local organisations should include faith groups, state and independent schools, colleges and GP’s and all other relevant local organisations.
