Membership of the LSCB

The core members of the LSCB are those who are designated as statutory members under S.13(3) of the Children Act 2004.  Further, national voluntary organisations with experience in this work (Barnardos and NSPCC) are represented, and a designated doctor and designated nurse provide appropriate expertise and advice to the Board.  Associate members have been established and ensure robust links with key stakeholders.  The LSCB will also secure the involvement in its work of Faith groups, State and Independent Schools, Further Education Colleges, Children’s Centres, GP’s, Independent Health Care Organisations, The Partnership Against Domestic Violence and Abuse, the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements, Housing, Culture and Leisure Services, Housing Providers, Drug Action Team, and representatives of children, young people and parents via existing networks and forums, including the Annual Stakeholders Forum.

All core members and associate members of the LSCB have been provided with a written statement of their roles and responsibilities and their organisation has confirmed that they are able to:

• Speak for their organisation with authority
• Commit their organisation on policy and practice matters
• Hold their organisation to account (in matters of safeguarding children).

A written constitution and terms of reference have been established for the LSCB, and terms of reference established for each sub group and lead group.