Board Publications
MSCB Business Plan 2009-10 (pdf, 127kb)
Sets out what the MSCB aim to achieve over the coming year with it's statutory responsibilities and local priorities and planned outcomes.
MSCB Constitution (pdf, 52.9kb)
Details the framework which governs the MSCB and outlines (amongst other things) it's objections and functions, core values, board structure, membership governence and it's accountability.
MSCB Strategic Plan 2007-2010 (pdf, 138kb)
This 3 year strategic plan sets the direction and priorities of those involved in
ensuring the safety and well being of children and young people.
MSCB Training Strategy 2007-2010 (pdf, 79.4kb)
The MSCB is responsible for a strategic overview of the planning, delivery and evaluation of inter-agency training that is required in order to meet local needs and to promote effective practice to safeguard the welfare of children.
Reviews the work of the board over the past year, including achievements and future plans.
MSCB Child Death Annual Report 2008-2009 (pdf, 328Kb)
Reviews the work of the Child Death overview panel over the past year, including a review of the effectiveness of Child Death review arrangements and reporting procedures.
Serious Case / Lessons Learned Review Practitioners Guide (pdf, 25.7kb)
Arrangements to review Child deaths in Medway. Practice guidance for Staff . (pdf, 228kb) (Leaflet)
The Child Death Overview Panel. Information for Parents (Pdf, 58.9kb) (Leaflet)
Private Fostering (pdf, 107kb) (Leaflet/Poster)
Information about Private Fostering (pdf,185kb) (Leaflet)
Safe Recruitment: A Guide for Employers (pdf, 227.9kb) (Leaflet)
Child Protection Conference - Information for Parents (pdf, 230kb) (Leaflet)
Child Protection Plans & Core Groups - Information for Parents (pdf, 239kb) (Leaflet)
Child Protection Enquiries And Investigations Information For Parents (pdf, 69Kb) (Leaflet)
Child Protection Register, what happens now? - Information for Schools (pdf, 371kb) (Leaflet)
Child Protection Register, what happens now? Guidance for professionals (pdf, 373kb) (Leaflet)
Child Protection Conferences & Core Groups Guidance for Staff . (pdf, 236kb) (Leaflet)
E Safety Booklet for families, settings like schools and youth centres and young people (pdf, 48kb)
Safeguarding Children in Medway (pdf, 133kb) (Leaflet)
Independent Safeguarding Authority - Practice Guidance for Staff . (pdf, 236.kb) (Leaflet)
Vetting & Barring Frequently asked questions (pdf, 2024kb)
Vetting & Barring and the Independent Safeguarding Authority (pdf, 325Kb)
Parent Death Leaflet (pdf, 59Kb)
National and other Publications
What to do if you're worried a child is being abused
Tell them not to forget about us - A guide to practice for Looked after Children in custody (pdf, 395kb)
Kent Police MARAC (Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference) Implementation and Protocol (pdf, 163kb)
MAPPA Guidance 2009 (pdf, 1024kb)
The Right to Choose: Multi-agency statutory guidance for dealingwith forced marriage (pdf, 813Kb)
Safeguarding Children & Young People from Sexual Exploitation (pdf, 926Kb)
Supplementary guidance to Working Together to Safeguard Children.
Safeguarding Disabled Children Practice Guidance July 2009 (pdf, 478Kb)
A Review of Safeguarding in the Secure Estate 2008 (pdf, 314Kb)