A call for 'robust and effective child protection procedures

Wednesday, June 5, 2002

A call for 'robust and effective child protection procedures to safeguard children' in Wales has come from the Welsh Assembly's health and social services minister. Speaking at the launch of the All Wales Child Protection Procedures, Jane Hutt said recent reports into abuse scandals had underlined the importance of agencies working together. She added, 'The Assembly government will take a lead on child protection issues where this is necessary, but I am keen to promote collaborative working and to encourage innovative ideas across all sectors. These procedures set out common standards for all of Wales to guide work in child protection, to make it clear how agencies can and should work together and to make sure that practice is consistent and of high quality.' The procedures were produced by area child protection committees from across Wales.