LSCP Arrangements
The Hammersmith and Fulham LSCP Multi-Agency Safeguarding Arrangements (MASA) are based on the Children and Social Work Act 2017 and Working Together To Safeguard Children Guidance 2023. It sets out the partnership arrangements for safeguarding children in Hammersmith & Fulham. Which will commence from 1st January 2025.
The LSCP Executive consists of the three statutory agencies, as well as Education colleagues that have equal and joint responsibilities for local safeguarding arrangements and ensuring that responsibilities under Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 are discharged.
They set and lead the strategic safeguarding vision, and alongside our partners, identify the LSCP priorities.
The three statutory agencies and our Lead Safeguarding Partners (LSP’s) for Hammersmith and Fulham are:
- Sharon Lea, Chief Executive, Hammersmith and Fulham Council
- Rob Herd, Chief Executive Officer, North West London Integrated Care Board
- Matt Twist, Assistant Commissioner, Metropolitan Police
The Hammersmith and Fulham Delegated Safeguarding Partners have been named as:
- Jacqui McShannon, Executive Director of People’s Services, Hammersmith and Fulham Council
- Jennifer Roye, Chief Nursing Officer, North West London Integrated Care Board (ICB)
- Christina Jessah, Borough Commander, Central West BCU
- Peter Haylock Director of Education and SEND
The LSCP Executive have reviewed and agreed some improvements to the safeguarding arrangements this year, including the purpose, functions and chairing arrangements of all the subgroups to ensure that they are aligned to the vision of the partnership, identified learning, and priorities.
The LSCP Executive made the decision to make the change from the employment of an Independent Chair to that of an Independent Scrutineer, who begins working with us in January 2025.
In summary the LSCP Arrangements cover:
Vision, Priorities, and Planning
- Vision: Ensure all children are safe, healthy, and have opportunities for good outcomes.
- Current Priorities:
- Safeguarding adolescents, including those with disabilities.
- Addressing domestic abuse.
- Focusing on mental health, especially children’s mental health.
- Transitional safeguarding.
- Underpinning priorities: Voice of the child and anti-racist practice.
Governance and Structure
- Lead Safeguarding Partners (LSPs): Local Authority, Police, and Integrated Care Board.
- Delegated Safeguarding Partners (DSPs): Senior officers with delegated authority from LSPs.
- Executive Board: Comprises LSPs, DSPs, and Director of Education. Sets vision, strategy, and priorities.
Working in Partnership
- Relevant Agencies: Includes various local services, NHS trusts, voluntary organizations, and faith groups.
- Safeguarding Children Partnership Forum: Strategic partnership meeting is accountable to the Executive Board.
Chairing Arrangements
- Chair: Rotates annually among DSPs, starting with the DSP for the police.
- Role: Develop strategic links, support LSPs, and ensure effective local arrangements.
Subgroups
- Local Safeguarding Children Partnership Group: Operational partner collaboration.
- Case Review Group: Manages Rapid Reviews and Local Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews (LCSPRs).
- Quality Performance and Challenge Group: Ensures learning is embedded and monitors effectiveness.
- Learning and Development Group: Promotes learning and best practice.
- Safeguarding in Education Group: Under development to support safeguarding in education settings.
Independent Scrutiny
- Role: Provide independent challenge and appraisal of safeguarding arrangements.
- Functions: Monitor effectiveness, ensure statutory duties are fulfilled, and promote reflection and improvement.
Business Management
- LSCP Support Team: Led by the LSCP Business Manager, responsible for day-to-day operations.
- Reporting: Annual reports and update reports to ensure accountability and transparency.
Participation
- Voice of the Child: Integral to all work, with specific roles for Youth Voice Coordinator and Participation Officer.
- Consultation with Parents and Carers: Regular feedback to inform service development.
This summary captures the main points and structure of the document. If you need more detailed information on any specific section, please refer to the full document available here:
