What is a mash referral Devon?
A MASH contact (previously known as a MASH enquiry) is the name given to professionals contacting MASH about safeguarding concerns that they have for a child, where they think that they may require Children’s Social Care involvement.
How do you make a mash referral in Devon?
If you are worried about the safety of a child in Devon and want to speak to someone, or if you are a child worried about your own safety, please contact our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 0345 155 1071 or email [email protected] and give as much information as you can.
How do you do a mash referral?
In order to make a referral you will need to complete a referral form . You will then receive an acknowledgement email from the MASH with a reference number. Before making a referral you must tell the family. You should not seek consent in cases where you consider to do so may increase the risk of harm to the child.
What does Mash mean in safeguarding?
Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub
A Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is a team which brings together agencies (and their information) in order to identify risks to children at the earliest possible point and respond with the most effective interventions.
Do all child protection referrals go through mash?
The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) The MASH will receive all child protection concerns, check Social Care systems and decide on the next course of action.
What are mash checks?
When a referral is received by CSCT which raises safeguarding concerns, but the level of need or risk is unclear, the referral will be subject to a MASH check. This enables multi agency information to be shared for a picture of risk to be built, and to assist early decision making.
At what age is someone no longer classified as a child?
18
Definitions of a child The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) defines a child as everyone under 18 unless, “under the law applicable to the child, majority is attained earlier”.
What are the four main types of abuse in safeguarding?
The four different main types of child abuse are physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse.
Can a 12 year old pick up a child from school UK?
There are no laws on who can and can’t collect pupils from school, or the age at which children can walk home alone. It’s up to you to decide how you want this to work in your school.
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