Shropshire’s Safeguarding Children Board

In April 2005, the Area Child Protection Committee (ACPC) ceased to exist and its responsibilities were transferred to the Shropshire’s Safeguarding Children Board (SSCB).

The SSCB is a representative group of agencies in Shropshire involved in Safeguarding Children and Child Protection. Shropshire’s Children and Young People Services Directorate has lead responsibility for the effective working of the SSCB but all agencies are responsible for contributing fully and effectively to the work of the SSCB.

The following organisations are currently represented on the SSCB:- Shropshire County Council, NSPCC, Ministry of Defence, Telford & Wrekin PCT, Stoke Heath YOI, Shropshire County PCT, District and Borough Councils, CAFCASS, Youth Offending Service, West Mercia Probation Service, Connexions, Youth Offending Service, West Mercia Police, Shropshire Primary Head Teachers, Shropshire Secondary Head Teachers, Further Education Colleges, British Transport Police, Ambulance Service, Shropshire Fire and Rescue.