for parents/carers relating to CSE. Information is now routinely gathered on children who go missing, including children not previously known to social services. K4 for data SBNI SBNI’s developing plan collection should include a commitment to collation and analysis of the data in a way that will facilitate a strategic response to CSE. K5 The DHSSPS should explore the DHSSPS The standards have been 1 Children’s Homes benefits of amending or adding to examined against this recommendation. standards for inspection of That examination found: children’s homes to ensure that they: a) promote a culture conducive to The standards also adopt a respect for the best interests of the based approach which recognises child; and b) take account of the the particular needs children in specific needs of separated and residential care may have and that, trafficked children and those affected on occasions, their rights to safety by CSE. The DHSSPS should issue a and protection must be given priority circular and associated guidance over some of their own preferences stating how these issues should be for their care; taken forward. Standard (2) promotes a positive identity and potential through individualised care and support; Standard (5) which deals with children and young people missing from care sets out the expectations for homes. It also, in the event that
for parents/carers relating to CSE. Information is now routinely gathered on children who go missing, including children not previously known to social services. K4 SBNI’s developing plan for data collection should include a commitment to collation and analysis of the data in a way that will facilitate a strategic response to CSE. SBNI K5 The DHSSPS should explore the benefits of amending or adding to standards for inspection of children’s homes to ensure that they: a) promote a 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 DHSSPS should issue a circular and associated guidance stating how these issues should be taken forward. DHSSPS The Children’s Homes standards have been examined against this recommendation. That examination found: The standards also adopt a approach which recognises the particular needs children in residential care may have and that, on occasions, their rights to safety and protection must be given priority over some of their own preferences for their care; Standard (2) promotes a positive identity and potential through individualised care and support; Standard (5) which deals with children and young people missing from care sets out the expectations for homes. It also, in the event that 1 based
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