Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

Child Protection Core Group Meeting

A group of adults who have most contact with you and they will decide on and put together a Child Protection Plan. The Core Group will set out task for each person to do and will make sure your Child Protection Plan is carried out. It will make sure that you receive any support you may need.

What is a Child Protection Plan?
It is a plan to improve your care and safety. The plan will decide what should be done and who can do this best, your family, your school, your social worker. It is important for everyone to work together to complete the Plan. This will include and assessment that looks at what is needed and who does what.

Who will be in my core group?
Usually your Social Worker, a Teacher from school, your parents or carers, YOU and sometimes another adult who knows you like a School Nurse.

When does it meet?
The first meeting is normally within 10 days of the Child Protection Conference. After that, the Group will meet as often as necessary.

If you would like more information about this service please use the Request form located in Online Services.