How to use this assessment tool This assessment tool can be completed by accessing LBH LSCB website. The completed risk assessment, including the CSE analysis should be attached to a referral to CSC , discussed as part of a multi-agency meeting, recorded in child/young person's case file. This tool is not intended to be used directly with the child who is the subject of concern. It is for use by those working with children who should answer the questions based on information known to them or acquired from other relevant workers. Where a question cannot be answered directly by the worker completing the tool, consideration should be given to contacting other workers involved with the child. Questions can be left unanswered when the information is not known to the worker completing the tool and where they feel it inappropriate to contact another worker. It should be noted, however, that the tool is less reliable when questions are left unanswered. In Section 2, this assessment categorises the risk of CSE in three levels low, medium and high. To assess the level of risk, where a risk factor is – present a discussion with a Team Manager and CSE Prevention Manager should take place to agree the level of Risk before progressing. 2.2 Do I need the consent of the young person to make an assessment? You do not need to have the agreement of the young person to complete the assessment form. 2.3 Do I need the consent of the young person to share the assessment? In deciding whether is a need to share information, professionals need to consider their legal obligations, including whether they have a duty of confidentiality to the child. Where there is such a duty, the professional may lawfully share information if the child consents or if there is a public interest of sufficient force. This must be judged by the professional on the facts of each case. Where there is a clear risk of significant harm to a child, or serious harm to adults, the public interest test will almost certainly be satisfied. However, there will be other cases where practitioners will be justified in sharing some confidential information in order to make decisions on sharing further information or taking action the information shared should be proportionate. – 2.4 Do I need to involve parents and carers in this assessment?
How to use this assessment tool This assessment tool can be completed by accessing LBH LSCB website. The completed risk assessment, including the CSE analysis should be attached to a referral to CSC , discussed as part of a multi-agency meeting, recorded in child/young person's case file. This tool is not intended to be used directly with the child who is the subject of concern. It is for use by those working with children who should answer the questions based on information known to them or acquired from other relevant workers. Where a question cannot be answered directly by the worker completing the tool, consideration should be given to contacting other workers involved with the child. Questions can be left unanswered when the information is not known to the worker completing the tool and where they feel it inappropriate to contact another worker. It should be noted, however, that the tool is less reliable when questions are left unanswered. In Section 2, this assessment categorises the risk of CSE in three levels – low, medium and high. To assess the level of risk, where a risk factor is present a discussion with a Team Manager and CSE Prevention Manager should take place to agree the level of Risk before progressing. 2.2 Do I need the consent of the young person to make an assessment? You do not need to have the agreement of the young person to complete the assessment form. 2.3 Do I need the consent of the young person to share the assessment? In deciding whether is a need to share information, professionals need to consider their legal obligations, including whether they have a duty of confidentiality to the child. Where there is such a duty, the professional may lawfully share information if the child consents or if there is a public interest of sufficient force. This must be judged by the professional on the facts of each case. Where there is a clear risk of significant harm to a child, or serious harm to adults, the public interest test will almost certainly be satisfied. However, there will be other cases where practitioners will be justified in sharing some confidential information in order to make decisions on sharing further information or taking action – the information shared should be proportionate. 2.4 Do I need to involve parents and carers in this assessment?
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