Independent report
Wood review of local safeguarding children boards
Alan Wood’s review into the role that local safeguarding children boards (LSCBs) play in protecting and safeguarding children.
Applies to England
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The review sets out recommendations for making local safeguarding children boards (LSCBs) more effective.
LSCBs are responsible for improving the overall wellbeing of children in their local-authority area. They include representatives from children’s services, police, district councils and NHS trusts.
The government’s response to Alan Wood’s review is also available.
Published 26 May 2016