Partnership agreements fail to keep children safe

Elizabeth Prewitt PACEsConnection writer 4/15/1412:00 PM

Agreements are seen by social workers as a useful tool but can give a false sense of assurance

Partnership agreements between social care authorities and parents have been in use for many years, but it is not possible to trace their origins as there is no reference to them in legislation or statutory guidance. I can also find no mention of them in local safeguarding children boards' policies or procedures.

Social workers draw up agreements which they ask parents to sign. These agreements often include phrases like "I agree that I will not let my child have any contact with X" or "I agree I will not let X into my home". At the bottom of the document, there will usually be a statement saying that if the agreement is broken, social services will seek legal advice.

http://www.theguardian.com/social-care-network/2014/apr/10/partnership-agreements-fail-keep-children-safe

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