Partnership representatives are responsible to ensure that the workforce accesses appropriate multi agency training.
The forum has created a new multi-agency learning and development strategy with agreed competencies for all staff, including volunteers. This will be published soon.
Medical assessments in Child Protection and sexual abuse - A half day conference for experienced practitioners
The safeguarding Partnership hosted a conference for experienced practitioners on Medical assessments in Child Protection and sexual abuse on 17.03.2022. While this was some time ago, much of it is still relevant and valuable today.
The aim of the conference was to improve competencies for partnership working when responding to children who need to undergo a medical assessment for child protection or sexual abuse purposes.
The presentations form the expert speakers can be found below: (please forgive the slightly abrupt start and finishes on some – it was our first time of recording ?)
Part 1: Child Protection Medical Examinations – Why do we do them and what to expect. Presented by Dr Louise Watson - Designated Doctor – Children’s Safeguarding & Consultant Community Paediatrician
Part 2 : A new referral pathway for Child Protection Medical Examinations has been developed and trialled during 2023 and is shown on this flowchart.
Part 3: Sexual offences legislation and Police forensic requirements. Presented by Detective Inspector Stuart May – TVP East Berkshire Child Abuse Investigation (CAIU)
Part 4: The processes of a forensic medical examination and other services at the Sexual Abuse Referral Centre. Presented by Dr Sheila Paul – Clinical Director, Thames Valley Sexual Assault Service
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust have developed a leaflet for patients, relatives and carers to provide an overview of the safeguarding process in child protection medicals. Click here for the leaflet.