Child Protection Enquiry
Child Protection Enquiry - Introduction
The 1989 Children Act places a duty on the Social Services Department to make enquiries following concerns and/or allegations being raised regarding children and young people in their area.
Kingston Local Safeguarding Children's Board is a formal multi agency body responsible for monitoring child protection in the borough. Different agencies such as Health, Education, Police and Social Services work together in order to protect children but the enquiry about your child/children will be led by staff from the Social Services Department.
Child Protection Enquiry - Collecting Information
Any concern or allegation will be looked into as soon as possible. In the very early stages Social Services will make enquiries about your family with other agencies such as schools, nursery, GP, Police and Health Services.
Child Protection Enquiry - Interviewing You
Social Services will also need to speak to you or the person caring for your child. This gives you a chance to discuss the concerns raised, say what actions you and the others could take to deal with the concerns, and discuss what happens next.
If English is not your first language, Social Services will arrange for an interpreter who speaks your language and understands the child protection system be present at any meetings.
