Barking and Dagenham Multi-Agency Escalation and Conflict Resolution Protocol (PDF, 219.22 KB)

 

The aim of the  Escalation protocol is to enhance partnership working across Barking and Dagenham, promoting an open and honest approach between agencies.  

 

The Barking and Dagenham Safeguarding Children Partnership recognises that in some exceptional cases the needs of babies, children, young people and families may not easily align with our usual application of thresholds and situations may arise where professional disagreements occur. Disagreements can impact in a negative way on relationships and consequently on the ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.