The Local Authority has statutory responsibilities for Child Protection under the Children Act 1989 and the 2004 Children Act.

The team is responsible for:

• Providing representation to the Birmingham Safeguarding Children Board (BSCB)
• Providing written guidance to schools and education services within the Children, Young People & Families Directorate
• Providing advice, guidance and practical support in cases involving allegations concerning a member of staff
• Maintaining a database of Designated Senior Persons and monitoring uptake of required training in Child Protection
• Co-ordinating with the Health Education Unit the to provide relevant Child Protection Training

• In cases of allegations against any staff member and/or governor you must contact the Child Protection Officers on 0121 303 5119
   
• training - Health Education Unit
  
  
• dissemination of guidelines for schools and education services - contact the team via email on EWSHelpHO@birmingham.gov.uk

 Additional links:

• School and Education Services Child Protection Procedures
  
  
• Local Safeguarding Board child protection procedures
  
  
• Inter agency referral form
  
   
• Investigation and Referral Support Coordinators
  
   
• Department for Children Schools and Families