London Child Protection Procedures 2014

The London Child Protection Procedures Editorial Board has now completed work on Part B, Practice Guidance. This guidance is intended as a high level framework for London, aimed at a multi-agency audience rather than experts in a particular field. A consultation took place during February 2014 on the final revision of this section. The final version of Part B will be published in June 2014.

Please note that the sections dealing with "roles and responsibilities for health services" and "learning and development" remain under review by specialist working groups, and will be the subject of consultation at a later date.

This stage of the editorial process focussed on updating existing chapters in line with the latest national policy developments, rather than making detailed changes. Where the consultation feedback indicated that more significant amendment was required to specific sections, specialist editorial groups will be established to lead on this process throughout 2014.

The Editorial Board welcomed comments on the London Threshold Document - Continuum of Help and Support, and the Part A chapters covering 8.Organised and Complex Abuse and 9. Unexpected Death of a Child during the February 2014 consultation.

Steve Liddicott and Cathy Blair - Co-Chairs, London Child Protection Procedures Editorial Board.