Child Protection Guidance 2021

Appendices: Appendix G: Armed Forces child protection contacts 264 National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021 Version 1.0 September 2021 Appendix G: Armed Forces child protection contacts When a child and family from the armed forces is involved in child protection processes, the appropriate welfare representative from the unit should be aware and involved. The lead professional should liaise at an early stage and ensure that the Chair of Child Protection Planning Meetings understands the extent of the role of the representative, which may be: • as a support for the family • as a bridge to understanding the service context for this family including access to service resources • as the commanding officer’s representative • as a fully participating member of a CPPM Agencies such as the British Forces Social Work Service (who provide a statutory social work service on behalf of the Armed Forces overseas) may also be in attendance when a family has transferred in from abroad and where there have been child protection concerns Points of contact (2019) for the relevant Service agencies in child protection matters are below. Royal Navy and Royal Marines Naval Service Family and People Support (NS FPS) is managed and staffed by registered social workers and Defence Specialist Welfare Workers. They provide a confidential and professional service to all Naval Personnel and their families, liaising as appropriate with local authority children’s social care. Child protection issues involving the family of a member of the Royal Navy or Royal Marines is to be reported initially to the relevant local authority and referred to NS FPS as required. NS FPS Portal: 0800 145 6088 Email: Navynps-peoplesptnsfpsptl@mod.gov.uk Support for parental absence: Naval Families Federation - https://nff.org.uk/parental-absence/ Army Staffed by registered social workers and trained and supervised Army Welfare Workers, the Army Welfare Service (AWS) provides professional social care support to Army personnel and their families. AWS works in partnership with local authorities, particularly where a child is subject to safeguarding concerns. Child protection issues involving the family of a member of the Army is to be reported initially to the relevant local authority. Local authorities who have any enquiries or concerns regarding safeguarding or promoting the wellbeing of a child from an Army family should contact the AWS Intake and Assessment Team (IAT): Army Welfare Service: 01904 882053 Email: RC-AWS-IAT-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

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