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.
Related content
Response to DEMOS report on children in care
News 28 June 2010
LSCB toolkit
General article 21 December 2010
Preventing childhood deaths: A study
General article 25 November 2010
Reviewing child deaths: Advanced training for rapid response
General article 07 February 2011
Tim Loughton speaks to the LSCB Chairs’ Network conference
Speech Tim Loughton, 08 November 2011
National templates for LSCBs
General article 23 January 2012
Professor Munro's review of child protection published
Press notice 10 May 2011
Serious Case Review reports - Peter Connelly
General article 23 January 2012
Tim Loughton speaks about tackling child sexual exploitation
Speech Tim Loughton, 23 February 2012
Moving towards a child-centred system
General article 22 May 2012
