Cases that are likely to be discussed at meetings include those where there is no immediate need for formal child protection responses and the case involves a level of complexity that leads the screening hub representative to conclude that there is no obvious course of action and that further multi-agency discussion is required to inform further decision making. Where a MASH Social Worker decides that a case should be referred for discussion at a MASH meeting they will send the details of the case to the MASH partner agencies, with a clear indication of the required timescale for inclusion on the MASH meeting agenda. Structure of MASH Meetings: MASH meetings are held usually in the MASH and are facilitated by the MASH Manger. It is expected all MASH partner agencies based in MASH will attend this meeting. In case of any change, the partner agencies will be informed accordingly. The role of the MASH Manager is to ensure that meetings are professional, appropriate, confidential, proportionate and structured. The facilitator will lead members through each case, overseeing information sharing and ensuring this takes place in a logical and understandable way. They will also ensure that a focus on the safety of the child is maintained throughout. Where the meeting cannot reach consensus regarding the appropriate action to be taken the facilitator, having taken into account the views of all present, will make the final decision. Should agencies disagree with the outcome then this should be escalated to the MASH Service Manager. 4.7 Review of Risk Assessment Following the review of all relevant partner information, the MASH RAG-rating will be reviewed and the final RAG-rating will then be confirmed or updated on the MASH System by the MASH Manager. 4.8 Deciding on what response is required Dependant on the reviewed RAG-rating, the case will be progressed: RAG rating Timescale Red Up to 4 Safeguarding/Child Protection (s47) –
Cases that are likely to be discussed at meetings include those where there is no immediate need for formal child protection responses and the case involves a level of complexity that leads the screening hub representative to conclude that there is no obvious course of action and that further multi-agency discussion is required to inform further decision making. Where a MASH Social Worker decides that a case should be referred for discussion at a MASH meeting they will send the details of the case to the MASH partner agencies, with a clear indication of the required timescale for inclusion on the MASH meeting agenda. Structure of MASH Meetings: MASH meetings are held usually in the MASH and are facilitated by the MASH Manger. It is expected all MASH partner agencies based in MASH will attend this meeting. In case of any change, the partner agencies will be informed accordingly. The role of the MASH Manager is to ensure that meetings are professional, appropriate, confidential, proportionate and structured. The facilitator will lead members through each case, overseeing information sharing and ensuring this takes place in a logical and understandable way. They will also ensure that a focus on the safety of the child is maintained throughout. Where the meeting cannot reach consensus regarding the appropriate action to be taken the facilitator, having taken into account the views of all present, will make the final decision. Should agencies disagree with the outcome then this should be escalated to the MASH Service Manager. 4.7 Review of Risk Assessment Following the review of all relevant partner information, the MASH RAG-rating will be reviewed and the final RAG-rating will then be confirmed or updated on the MASH System by the MASH Manager. 4.8 Deciding on what response is required Dependant on the reviewed RAG-rating, the case will be progressed: RAG rating Timescale Red Up to 4 Safeguarding/Child Protection (s47) –