Local Safeguarding Children Boards
Broader terms
Scope note / definition
The core membership of LSCBs is set out in the Children Act 2004, and includes local authorities, health bodies, the police and others. The objective of LSCBs is to coordinate and to ensure the effectiveness of their member agencies in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Source: NSPCC accessed 2012-06-06
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