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Review Conferences (RCPC)
As with an initial conference, the review should analyse the latest information available to make a decision about whether any of the children in the household continue to suffer or be likely to suffer significant harm and whether a child protection plan is still required (even if concerns are only being expressed about one child).
Where concerns remain about significant harm then the plan should continue. If not then the child should no longer be subject to a child protection plan. Consideration should also be given as to whether family court proceedings should be initiated if there is no change. Where it is felt that the plan can come to an end the consideration should be given to the formulation of a child in need plan.
Changing the date of review conferences
The date for a Review Case Conference is routinely booked at the previous Conference. However, if a date needs to be changed or a conference reconvened the social worker must ensure that enough notice is given.
Early review conference can be held (e.g. if the risks are felt to have escalated or changed significantly or if the core group consider that the plan can be bought to an end early) and the plan reviewed in light of the new information.
Actions
No. | Action | Person responsible | Timescale |
1. | Review conference to be booked | ***Who should do this?*** | At the previous conference (they must be notified and agree any change) |
2. | Invite list for conference to be confirmed | Social worker | At least 2 weeks before conference |
3. | Report for conference to be completed, including consultation with family, and sent to manager for countersigning. Invites to be sent out for conference | Social worker | Minimum of 15 working days before conference |
4. | Invites to be sent out for conference | ***Who should do this?*** | 2 weeks before conference |
5. | Report to be countersigned | Unit Manger (first line social work manager) | Minimum of 10 working days before conference |
6. | Conference chair receives the report on manager sign off | Social worker/ Business support | 10 working days before conference |
7. | Final report to be shared with parents / those with parental responsibility | Social worker | Minimum of five working days before conference |
8. | Attendance at conference | Social worker and unit manager (first line social work manager) | Day of conference |