Multi-Agency Neglect Tool Box
Working with Neglect
CHSCP Neglect guidance for practitioners and managers supporting children, young people and families.
London CP Procedures Practice Guidance
Neglect guidance for practitioners and managers issued by the London Safeguarding Children Partnership
Be Professionally Curious!
Investigators / Practitioners Guidance Note prepared by the National Multi Agency Child Neglect Strategic Work Group (2015)
Was Not Brought
The terminology ‘Was Not Brought’ (WNB) replaces the phrase ‘Did Not Attend’. It describes children who are not brought to medical appointments by those adults responsible for their care. By not taking children to medical appointments, this can be an indicator of neglect.
Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) is a brief behavioural screening tool to consider whether a child or young person has emotional or behavioural difficulties.
Home Conditions Assessment
This scale may appear judgmental, but workers necessarily make judgements about the safety, order and cleanliness of the place in which the child lives. The use of a list helps the objectivity of observation.
Therapeutic Interventions after Abuse & Neglect
A quick guide for practitioners and managers supporting children, young people and families.
Childhood Neglect: DfE Training & Resources
Department for Education resources for training multi-agency participant groups in identifying and dealing with child neglect.