Complementary roles focused around children and young people

What is this about?

This is about people understanding what each other do, trusting and respecting each other and working together well.

What does a fragmented approach look like?

People don’t work together – they have rivalry, distrust of one another and they are not working together for the good of the child or young person.

What does an integrated and high quality approach look like?

This is all about working well together – different jobs, organisations and professions working well together towards one goal to get the best result for children and young people.

Success from different viewpoints

• Children’s Trust
  “Workforce deployed in response to local need. Protocols are in place”
• Team view
  “Common assessments, clear protocols on sharing information, briefing and handing over cases are adhered to by all."
• Service
  “Jobs done by the person with the most appropriate skills. Understanding of other people’s roles and skills leads to positive, appropriate engagement.”
• Practitioner’s view
  “In working with other professions and organisations it is clear how my role is distinct but part of a larger whole. We achieve more by working together.”
• Child’s view
  “I only tell my story once and may choose to add to it. When I meet a new worker they know about me and know what I am trying to sort out.”