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Explore IT solutions to reduce potential admin delays in reporting Safeguarding concerns Local Continue to implement Liquid Logic project BANES Local Authority and AWP 30/09/16 30/09/16 During the Review it was identified that B&NES does not appear to have a clear multi-agency policy / procedure on Domestic Abuse and Violence or a multi-agency training programme. Local to B&NES agencies B&NES Council to publish a policy / procedure on Domestic Abuse and Violence, along with a training programme. B&NES Responsible Authorities Safety Partnership) completed 31/11/2016 Review procedure on passing messages to advisers Local Quality Manager to review system and report to Director Citizens advice B&NES 29/04/16 completed on target Continue to implement the“ASK RE” information policy which highlights the need not just to signpost to services but t where appropriate to directly refer. National Citizens Advice policy Continued training for new advisers Citizens advice B&NES ongoing for new staff All existing advisers trained continuous training for new Referrals to Children's Social Care to ensure clarity on what constitutes a referral to CSC Local The issue about what constitutes a referral is clearly documented on CSC website. A C.2 is The form used for all agencies to request a service from CSC. This was not progressed by any agency and CSC saw no need to undertake an assessment. If an agency is not happy with the response from CSC they should refer to the LSCB escalation policy Bath & NES Council Children’s Social Care All local agencies will be reminded by BATHNES RAG of referral routes into CSC
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