More about Slough Local Safeguarding Children Board

Slough's Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) was established in response to the requirements of the Children Act 2004 to establish a board involving key local partner agencies as listed at section 13(3) of the Act.

It also requires these board partners to co-operate with each other in the establishment and operation of this board.

Section 11 of Children Act 2004 places a duty on key individuals and bodies to ensure that their functions are discharged with regard to the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.  The application of this duty will vary according to the nature of each agency and its functions

The work of the LSCB provides challenge and scrutiny to the work of the Slough Children’s Trust in relation to safeguarding children.

The LSCB also plays a key role in developing the priorities for the Local Area Agreement and for contributing to the development of the Slough Children and Young People's Plan.  Its remit is broader than the stay safe outcome in that it includes consideration of accidents, environmental hazards, bullying, poor emotional and physical health.

Slough LSCB has a strong working relationship with the wider strategic partnerships within the local authority area.  Services across the Borough work well together in the area of safeguarding and child protection.

We have produced a three year business plan for 2008-11 which sets out the LSCB priorities. This plan has been developed alongside the Children and Young People’s Plan and is properly integrated with the Stay Safe outcomes plan.