Guidance for families

On this page, you can find our guides to a range of processes relating to keeping your child safe and happy. Each link below will take you to a webpage with an overview of what the process is and what you can expect.

These pages have been drafted by experts in each area - but co-produced with families in Rotherham to ensure they are clear and easy to understand, even if you haven't experienced these processes before.

Section 47 enquiries

Information for parents and carers about Section 47 enquiries

Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

What is a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub?

Family Group Conference

Family Group Conference - what to expect

Pre-proceedings

Pre-proceedings - what to expect

Child Protection Plan 

What is a Child Protection Plan?

Child Protection Conferences 

What to expect from a Child Protection Conference

My Voice Matters 

A guide to Conferences and Child Protection Advocacy 

Leaflet guidance

View and download leaflets for families here (more to follow)

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