Using this Manual
This quick guide explains how the manual works.
Contents
- About this Manual
- Amendments
- Shropshire Practice Guidance
- Glossary and National Contacts
- Regulatory Compliance
- Register for Updates
- Copyright
- Accessibility
- Printing and Retaining Copies
- Browser Recommendations
- Mobile/Tablet Compatibility
1. About this Manual
This is the updated procedures manual for Shropshire Children Services.
The Regional Child Protection Procedures for West Midlands can be accessed from the home page and should be read alongside this manual as they contain the multi-agency child protection process as well as guidance on a range of topics including Child Exploitation, Missing, FGM. The Shropshire Safeguarding Community Partnership Website also contains safeguarding guidance.
For more information, please contact Jennie Lowe, Principal Social Worker (jennie.lowe@shropshire.gov.uk).
2. Amendments
This manual is updated on a regular basis and a summary of the changes can be accessed via the 'Amendments' button on the Home page. The next planned update of the manual will take place in May 2024.
If you would like to suggest a change to the procedures manual discuss your suggestion with your line manager in the first instance. Any changes to the procedures need to be with Jennie Lowe, Principal Social Worker by March 2024 to be included in the next update.
Click here to view details of updates made to this manual.
3. Shropshire Practice Guidance
This manual contains a Local Resources section called Shropshire Practice Guidance which can be accessed via the drop down menu at the top of the manual labelled Resources. The library contains a range of local resources including forms, leaflets and additional guidance to support you in your work.
This library is populated and maintained locally. If there is a resource that you think should be added talk in the first instance to your manager.
4. Glossary and National Contacts
The manual is accessed by readers who may find terms that they are not familiar with. Therefore, a glossary of definitions is available under the resource tab.
There is also a National Contacts resource populated with details of key national agencies and organisations likely to be relevant to procedures user.5. Regulatory Compliance
Every effort has been taken to ensure regulatory compliance. If you discover any errors or omissions, please alert your manager.
6. Register for Updates
We recommend that you register with us to automatically receive notification when this manual is updated, and to receive a monthly newsletter containing articles which may be of interest. Click on the 'Register for Updates' button on the home screen, to complete and send your details to us.
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7. Copyright
The content of this website can be accessed, printed and downloaded in an unaltered form, on a temporary basis, for personal study or reference purposes. Content printed or downloaded may not be sold, licensed, transferred, copied or reproduced in whole or in part in any manner or in or on any media to any person without the prior written consent of tri.x and Shropshire Council.
8. Accessibility
This website aims to achieve Double-A conformance to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines in accordance with government guidelines. In order to change font size or manual colour use the highlighted 'Accessibility' button at the top right hand corner of any page.
9. Printing and Retaining Copies
The Manual is intended to be viewed on line to ensure only the most up-to-date version of procedures are being used. It will be updated regularly so, in the unlikely event there is a requirement for hard copies they should be destroyed after 72 hours.
10. Browser Recommendations
It is recommended that this manual is viewed with the latest browsers, with Java Script and cookies enabled for maximum compatibility and functionality.
Recommended browsers are:
- Internet Explorer 11 (Windows 7, 8 and 8.1);
- Microsoft Edge (Windows 10);
- Google Chrome;
- Mozilla Firefox;
- Apple Safari.
11. Mobile/Tablet Compatibility
This manual has been tested on a variety of mobile devices to ensure that it displays correctly. However, if you find that you still cannot use the site select the 'mobile' option at the bottom of the screen. If you are using an older mobile device it is possible that the manual will not display correctly.
If you would like the text to be larger, resize the text under the accessibility options, alternatively if you would also like the buttons and the rest of the layout to be enlarged you can use the zoom function within your browser.
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