Halton Safeguarding children board
- Arrangements for safeguarding Children and Young People in England have changed.
- The Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) has been replaced by the Halton Children and Young People Safeguarding Partnership (HCYPSP)
- These new arrangements come into effect on Thursday 11th July 2019, further details can be found in the About Us page
- The new arrangements have been determined by the three key safeguarding partners – Halton Borough Council, Cheshire Constabulary and NHS Halton Clinical Commissioning Group. All three safeguarding partners have equal and joint responsibility for local safeguarding arrangements.
- Relevant agencies are named by the three partners, and all have a legal duty to co-operate with the arrangements – List of Relevant Agencies and Relevant Agencies – Organisational Responsibilities.
our priorities
Ensuring that the Board has effective and efficient structures, processes and resources in place to undertake its objectives and functions effectively.
Engage with children, young people and families in the work of the Board and safeguarding activity undertaken by partners.
Assuring the quality of practice in the local safeguarding context.
Support the development of a safe and informed workforce, including volunteers.
latest news
Halton Safeguarding Children Board Annual Report 2017-18
Halton Safeguarding Children Board – Annual Report 2017-18