Welcome to the Isles of Scilly Children's Services Procedures Manual

Please see the 'Using this Manual' for details of how to use the online procedures. These are some of the key elements you need to be aware of:

• Procedures- this contains the main policies and procedures that ensures we comply with the law and statutory guidance when safeguarding the needs of the children and families we work with;
• Local Resources- this contains local guidance, forms, tools and other information that supports and complements the policies and procedures in the procedures section;

More helpful information can be found at Safer Scilly (Community Safety Partnership) 

• The manual is updated on a regular basis and you can register to be alerted to any change by 'Registering for Updates';
• The latest changes to the manual can be found in the Amendments Table.

If you have any queries about any aspect of this manual please contact: childrenssocialcare@scilly.gov.uk

Please note: Fostering, Adoption and Permanence and Special Guardianship Services and are undertaken by Cornwall Children’s Services. Please see the Cornwall Children’s Services Procedures Manual.