BSCP Annual Reports, Independent Scrutiny Reports & Business Plans

Our annual reports are published in line with Working Together 2023

BSCP is pleased to publish its most recent annual report publication covering the period October 2023 - March 2024. This is an addendum report to our substantive annual report (found below) and makes us compliant with Working Together 2023. It can be found here /assets/aba491f3/bscp_annual_report-addendum_2024-final_-sept.pdf

Our addendum provides insight into key learning and impact upon the local system of practice change and, for the first time, an overview of outcomes as a result of our focus upon shared safeguarding themes of: Safer Sleeping, FGM, Recruitment & Retention and Family Networks.

BSCP is also pleased to publish its latest independent scrutiny report dated January 2024. Tasked with scrutinizing the effectiveness of our multi agency safeguarding arrangements, it was outlined by the team of scrutineers that: “There are robust partnership arrangements to ensure that children in Barnet are safeguarded and their welfare promoted. Our confident judgement is that the Multi-agency Safeguarding Arrangements for Barnet Safeguarding Children Partnership continue to comply with Working Together 2018 and that the partnership is well placed to take forward the changes and new arrangements in Working Together 2023 with minimal disruption. The last year has further consolidated and strengthened the Partnership arrangements, with evidence that key partners have stepped up to their responsibilities in the Partnership and are involved and committed. There continues to be a culture of openness, respectful challenge, and a willingness to learn, which has positively impacted on safeguarding children and families in Barnet. Hearing and acting upon the voice of children and young people is a significant strength in Barnet, which has been further reinforced by the innovative participation of children, young people, and their families.”

Our 2024/25 Business Plan can also be found here which outlines our shared safeguarding themes and priorities for the next year.