Newcastle Safeguarding Children Board (NSCB)
Newcastle Children’s Trust works closely with the Newcastle Safeguarding Children Board (NSCB) which is responsible for coordinating work to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The NSCB will agree how the different services and professional groups should co-operate to safeguard children in Newcastle, and for making sure that arrangements work effectively to bring about good outcomes for children.
Newcastle Safeguarding Children Board - Business Plan 2010 - 2011 (989 KB, pdf)
Newcastle Safeguarding Children Board - Business Plan 2009 - 2010 (131 KB, pdf)
Newcastle Safeguarding Children Board Action Plan 2009 - 2010
The main functions of the NSCBÂ are:
- to have primary responsibility for the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children in Newcastle
- to promote the welfare of children with particular reference to protecting them from harm and neglect
Newcastle Safeguarding Children Board website
The Newcastle Safeguarding Children Board website gives inter-agency guidance, procedures and good practice on the safeguarding of children.
Safeguarding procedures
See safeguarding procedures section.
Training
For safeguarding training visit the NSCB website
Contact
Susan Kirkley
E-mail: susan.kirkley@newcastle.gov.uk