culture conducive to This is not referenced in this respect for the best Issues relating to safeguarding and report and no evidence is interests of the child; protecting children from abuse, whether this provided to indicate that and b) take account of relates to trafficking or CSE, are implicit inspections routinely assess the specific needs of within the standards. Equally issues and an whether children’s homes separated and awareness of cultural sensitivities relating to respect best interests and trafficked children and particular ethnic groups are also implicit in meet the specific needs of those affected by CSE. the standards. separated children and those The DOH should issue affected by CSE. a circular and associated guidance Other information provided stating how these illustrates ongoing or planned issues should be taken activity associated with the forward. recommendation rather than evidence it has been implemented. No timeframes are given. Recommendations should not be completed The HSCB will ensure that the detail and without assurance of translation of these into practice and implementation. residential service delivery models are fully attended to in each facility’s statement of purpose and function. Work is currently underway to review the current Statement of Purpose and Function of the specialist facility for separated children with the assistance and input of the Belfast Trust Review/Training Team. This will afford an important opportunity to make explicit some of the
culture conducive to respect for the best interests of the child; and b) take account of the specific needs of separated and trafficked children and those affected by CSE. The DOH should issue a circular and associated guidance stating how these issues should be taken forward. Issues relating to safeguarding and protecting children from abuse, whether this relates to trafficking or CSE, are implicit within the standards. Equally issues and an awareness of cultural sensitivities relating to particular ethnic groups are also implicit in the standards. The HSCB will ensure that the detail and translation of these into practice and residential service delivery models are fully attended to in each facility’s statement of purpose and function. Work is currently underway to review the current Statement of Purpose and Function of the specialist facility for separated children with the assistance and input of the Belfast Trust Review/Training Team. This will afford an important opportunity to make explicit some of the This is not referenced in this report and no evidence is provided to indicate that inspections routinely assess whether children’s homes respect best interests and meet the specific needs of separated children and those affected by CSE. Other information provided illustrates ongoing or planned activity associated with the recommendation rather than evidence it has been implemented. No timeframes are given. Recommendations should not be completed without assurance of implementation.
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