In July 2009 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) published a report on their review of arrangements in the NHS for safeguarding children. In line with this Taunton & Somerset NHS Foundation Trust continues to monitor its own processes, procedures and polices in regards to safeguarding children and has worked with its partners to respond to initiatives and reviews at both national and local levels. In particular, the Board is assured that:

• Taunton & Somerset NHS Foundation Trust meets the statutory requirement with regard to the carrying out of Criminal Records Bureau checks;
• Child protection policies and systems are up to date and robust, including a process for following up children who miss outpatient appointments and a system for flagging children for whom there are safeguarding concerns;
• All eligible staff have undertaken and are up to date with safeguarding training at level 1. In addition, a review of other training arrangements will be completed within 6 months and will incorporate the emerging recommendations from the national review of safeguarding training;
• The Named Doctor, Named Nurse and Named Midwife responsible for Safeguarding are clear about their roles and have sufficient time and support to undertake them;

In July 2009 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) published a report on their review of arrangements in the NHS for safeguarding children. In line with this Taunton & Somerset NHS Foundation Trust continues to monitor its own processes, procedures and polices in regards to safeguarding children and has worked with its partners to respond to initiatives and reviews at both national and local levels. In particular, the Board is assured that:

• Taunton & Somerset NHS Foundation Trust meets the statutory requirement with regard to the carrying out of Criminal Records Bureau checks;
• Child protection policies and systems are up to date and robust, including a process for following up children who miss outpatient appointments and a system for flagging children for whom there are safeguarding concerns;
• All eligible staff have undertaken and are up to date with safeguarding training at level 1. In addition, a review of other training arrangements will be completed within 6 months and will incorporate the emerging recommendations from the national review of safeguarding training;
• The Named Doctor, Named Nurse and Named Midwife responsible for Safeguarding are clear about their roles and have sufficient time and support to undertake them;