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What's this about?

This is about having the right people in the right place at the right time.

What does an integrated and high-quality approach look like?

Enough people with the right skills, knowledge and experience working together in flexible ways. Recruitment raises the profile of the children’s workforce, encouraging the best entrants. Safeguarding is handled competently by all. Seen as a good place to work

What does a fragmented approach look like?

Lack of sufficient staff in key areas, unable to recruit and retain staff. Staff turnover is a problem. Low morale. Staff feel unsure of how to deal with safeguarding issues

Examples

How to get there - the journey to success

Find out how to get there.

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Success from different viewpoints

  • Child and young person's view

    “I see the same person every time, and they have time to listen to me. I know they take my safety seriously”

  • Practitioner

    “There are enough people where I work and there is enough time to meet children’s needs and to keep them safe. I have the right level of support – it’s a good place to work”

  • Team

    “Team has enough skills and time to support workload. Safeguarding issues are discussed and team members dealing with them feel well supported”

  • Service

    “Enough people to provide services, supported in their work, and who are excited by the opportunities a career in the children’s workforce offers. Safeguarding is key to their work”

  • Children's trust

    “Sufficient number of staff at each level appropriately deployed to meet children’s needs. Career and succession planning is in place. Diverse workforce reflects the children, young people and families it serves ”