Evaluation of a standardised procedure for inter-agency referrals to social services
North East Lincolnshire Local Authority.
In November 2000, North East Lincolnshire Local Authority introduced ‘Children in Need and in Need of Protection Assessment and Consent’ (A&C) forms1, a tool to be used by agencies when referring children to social services.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of the introduction of the A&C form on the pattern and quality of child care referrals made to social services by health, education and ‘other’ agencies (e.g. police and other statutory and voluntary agencies).
Quantitative research and consultation with key professionals was undertaken.
For an overview of findings from this study, please download the project report below.
Ward, H. and Smith, N. (2002) Evaluation of the Introduction of Inter-Agency Referral Documentation (Children in Need and in Need of Assessment Consent Form). Loughborough: CCFR
Professor Harriet Ward (CCFR) and Noel Smith. With Louise Garnett, Anita Booth and Gil Everett (Community Care Needs Assessment Project).
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