Communication and Communities Sub-group

Role
To promote the work of the CSCB, develop public awareness of safeguarding issues and publicise the message that the safeguarding of children and young people, and the promotion of their welfare, is everyone’s business.

Terms of Reference and Responsibilities

1. To develop, implement and periodically review a communications strategy.

2. To develop CSCB information aimed at the public, children and young people, parents/carers and professionals reflecting the priorities of the Board.

3. To ensure that the work of the CSCB is communicated to the wider professional audience in Calderdale through the use of newsletters, a website, occasional conferences and appropriate promotional material.

4. To ensure that the work of the CSCB is communicated appropriately to the wider population of Calderdale

5. To develop and maintain the CSCB website.

6. To develop and implement Safeguarding campaigns to reflect CSCB priorities

7. To ensure that policies and procedures are effectively disseminated and publicised.

8. To develop media links.

Frequency of Meetings
Quarterly minimum.

Accountability
Report to the Board on a quarterly basis.

Core Membership

• Chair (CSCB member)

• Local Authority Care Services

• PCT

• Police

• Education

• Voluntary/Community Sector

• Service User

• Safeguarding Unit

• Media Person from relevant agencies

• Minute Taker

N.B. - All Sub-Groups can co-opt members to assist with the business of the CSCB.

Current Membership

Robin Tuddenham (Chair)	Group Director, Stronger and Safer Communities
Neil Beecham	Corporate Communications Officer
Bernadette Johansen	Multi-agency Training Co-ordinator
Mandy Williams	Professional Adviser (Interim Safeguarding Manager)
Shebana Sadiq	Engagement and Delivery Manager
Jo Richmond	Neighbourhood Manager, Safe and Stronger Communities
Gill Marchant	Named Nurse Child Protection, South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust
Emma Worsley	Communications Officer, Calderdale Community Forum

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The other sub-groups are:

Serious Case Review (SCR) Overview - Learning and Development
Communication and Community - Prevention of Harm - Audit and Quality Assurance - Policy and Procedures

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