| Following the decision on 18 January 2011 at the LSCB to introduce one inter-agency form for all CAF assessments and referrals within and between Children’s Services below are the new inter-agency common assessment and information sharing form. This has arisen as a result of the work we have carried out on the CAF, and the helpful contributions and commitment of all partners, schools and colleges to reducing bureaucracy and duplication and improving efficiency by creating a common assessment tool for all agencies to use. From 1st APRIL 2011 the below CAF form should be used in all circumstances where a child has additional needs and partners wish to engage each other in working together to help the child and family. Practitioners making child protection referrals are asked to follow the procedures in the usual way, but instead of completing the old multi agency referral form, they should complete the attached CAF form. This is the result of much hard work through the Children’s Trust and LSCB over a period of time. We are sure you will agree that this is a positive move forward which will greatly enhance children’s access to the services they need. If you have any concerns about a child, please do not hesitate to contact Pinner Road duty desk on 020 8728 8842 in the usual way. Child protection referral procedures are unchanged by this form. Practitioners with a child protection concern should first ring the above number as always, and follow up their referral in writing using the new form. If you have any queries about any of the above, please contact: Kevin Bartholomew on 0208 424 1547 in the first instance.
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