Agenda item

The Safeguarding Partnership Manager introduced the report which outlined what a Safeguarding Children Threshold Document (SGTD) was, why it was necessary and how it was used in practice.

The SGTD was a technical tool used by practitioners to assist them in making professional judgements about whether to make a safeguarding referral or if there were other options available.  The document was particularly useful when a child’s situation did not clearly indicate that there maybe a child protection issue.

It was noted that the document was currently being developed by Slough Safeguarding Partnership in consultation with managers and practitioners from a range of agencies and schools. The Panel was informed that it was anticipated the document would be finalised in March with a view to it being used from April 2021.  The last review had been carried out two years and was followed by training and seminars.  A similar approach would be taken following the current review.

The Panel noted the report.

Resolved – That details of the report be noted.