Local Safeguarding Children Groups (LSCGs)

The Local Safeguarding Children Groups (LSCGs) are the sub-groups of the Norfolk Safeguarding Children Partnership (NSCP). Their purpose is to explore safeguarding issues on a local level, enhancing knowledge of the local picture and being a conduit to between the locality and the overarching board. 

Information pack about Local Children’s Safeguarding Groups

LSCG Annual Report 2022-23

Each of the 6 locality areas in Norfolk has a Local Safeguarding Children Group (LSCG).  Find out more about what is happening in your area below:

Welcome to Local Safeguarding Children Group (LSCG) for Norwich

This locality webpage provides information about what’s happening in the Norwich City area of Norfolk with regard to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you would like to get in touch with the Local Safeguarding children’s group or have information you would like to include on this webpage, please email localsafeguardingchildrengroup@norfolk.gov.uk.

The LSCG Co-Chairs for the Norwich area are:

Letasha Reeve, Head of Community and Partnership - letasha.reeve@norfolk.gov.uk

Lisa Barron, Safeguarding Lead -lisa.barron3@nhs.net

News, Information and Local Events

Locality Information:

Are you looking for information on services in Norwich? Have you tried the Norfolk Directory, if you can’t find what you’re looking for then the team of dedicated Community Focus Officers may be able to help, who have a wealth of information and knowledge of services and organisations in the local area. The Community Focus Officers for Norwich are Liz Fredericks, Tanya O’Leary & Yusi Xing – they hold an up to date directory of services and can signpost professionals in the right direction.

The Community Focus Officers for the Norwich area are:

Liz Fredericks – liz.fredericks@norfolk.gov.uk
Tanya O’Leary – tanya.oleary@norfolk.gov.uk
Yusi Xing – yusi.xing@norfolk.gov.uk

LSCG Meeting Documents

LSCG Norwich Meeting Minutes 11.7.24

LSCG briefing - Navigating FYI Website 5.6.24

LSCG Norwich Meeting Minutes 08.05.24

LSCG Norwich Meeting Minutes 06.03.24

LSCG Norwich Meeting Minutes 16.01.24

Protecting Babies Strategic Priority Briefing June 2023 Link

Neglect Strategic Priority Briefing March 2023 Link

LSCG Norwich Minutes 11.7.23

Neglect Strategic Priority Briefing August 2022 Link

Protecting Babies Strategic Priority Briefing May 2022

LSCG Briefing Programme January 2022

Link To Recording Of LSCG Priority Briefing Neglect January 2022

Partner Update Guidance Letter From Mark Osborn September 2021

LSCG Norwich City Partner Update Sept 2021 Blank TEMPLATE

Welcome to Local Safeguarding Children Group (LSCG) for the South

This locality webpage provides information about what’s happening in the South of Norfolk with regard to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you would like to get in touch with the Local Safeguarding children’s group or have information you would like to include on this webpage, please email localsafeguardingchildrengroup@norfolk.gov.uk.

The LSCG Co-Chairs for the South are:

Letasha Reeve, Head of Community and Partnership - letasha.reeve@norfolk.gov.uk

Emma Broom, Action for Children - emma.broom@actionforchildren.org.uk

News, Information and Local Events

Locality Information:

Are you looking for information on services in Norwich? Have you tried the Norfolk Directory, if you can’t find what you’re looking for then the team of dedicated Community Focus Officers may be able to help, who have a wealth of information and knowledge of services and organisations in the local area. The Community Focus Officer for the South is Katie Marsden – who holds an up to date directory of services and can signpost professionals in the right direction.

The Community Focus Officers for the South is:

Katie Marsden – katie.marsden@norfolk.gov.uk

LSCG Meeting Documents

LSCG South Meeting Minutes 17.7.24

LSCG briefing - Navigating FYI Website 5.6.24

LSCG South Meeting Minutes 15.5.24

Protecting Babies Strategic Priority Briefing June 2023 Link

Neglect Strategic Priority Briefing March 2023 Link

LSCG South Minutes 18.07.23

Neglect Strategic Priority Briefing August 2022

Protecting Babies Strategic Priority Briefing May 2022

LSCG Briefing Programme January 2022

Link To Recording Of LSCG Priority Briefing Neglect January 2022

Partner Update Guidance Letter From Mark Osborn September 2021

LSCG South Norfolk Partner Update Sept 2021 Blank TEMPLATE

Welcome to Local Safeguarding Children Group (LSCG) for the North

This locality webpage provides information about what’s happening in the North of Norfolk with regard to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you would like to get in touch with the Local Safeguarding children’s group or have information you would like to include on this webpage, please email localsafeguardingchildrengroup@norfolk.gov.uk.

The LSCG Co-Chairs for the North & Broadland are:

Phillip Beck, Head of Community and Partnership - philip.beck@norfolk.gov.uk

Kirsty Pitcher, Benjamin Foundation - kirsty.pitcher@Benjaminfoundation.co.uk

News, Information and Local Events

Locality Information:

Are you looking for information on services in Norwich? Have you tried the Norfolk Directory, if you can’t find what you’re looking for then the team of dedicated Community Focus Officers may be able to help, who have a wealth of information and knowledge of services and organisations in the local area.  The Community Focus Officers for the North and Broadland area are Helen Clarke, Brenda Jones, Bernice Lawless, Caroline Brand & Yvette Gould and they can signpost professionals in the right direction.

The Community Focus Officers for the North are:

Helen Clarke –helen.clarke@norfolk.gov.uk
Brenda Jones –brenda.jones3@norfolk.gov.uk
Bernice Lawless –bernice.lawless@norfolk.gov.uk

The Community Focus Officers for Broadland are:

Caroline Brand –caroline.brand@norfolk.gov.uk
Yvette Gould –yvette.gould@norfolk.gov.uk

LSCG Meeting Documents

LSCG North & Broadland Minutes 9.7.24

LSCG briefing - Navigating FYI Website 5.6.24

LSCG Nth & Broadland Minutes 22.5.24

LSCG North & Broadland Minutes 9.1.24

Protecting Babies Strategic Priority Briefing June 2023 Link

Neglect Strategic Priority Briefing March 2023 Link

LSCG North & Broadland Minutes 4.7.23

Neglect Strategic Priority Briefing August 2022

Protecting Babies Strategic Priority Briefing May 2022

LSCG Briefing Programme January 2022

Link To Recording Of LSCG Priority Briefing Neglect Jan 22

Partner Update Guidance Letter From Mark Osborn September 2021

LSCG North & Broadland Partner Update Sept 2021 Blank TEMPLATE

Welcome to the Local Safeguarding Children Group (LSCG) for the East

This locality webpage provides information about what’s happening in the East area of Norfolk with regard to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you would like to get in touch with the Local Safeguarding children’s group or have information you would like to include on this webpage, please email localsafeguardingchildrengroup@norfolk.gov.uk.

The LSCG Co-Chairs for the East are:

Phillip Beck, Head of Community and Partnership - philip.beck@norfolk.gov.uk

Lynn Manning, James Paget University Hospital - lynn.manning@jpaget.nhs.uk

News, Information and Local Events

Locality Information:

Are you looking for information on services in Norwich? Have you tried the Norfolk Directory, if you can’t find what you’re looking for then the team of dedicated Community Focus Officers may be able to help, who have a wealth of information and knowledge of services and organisations in the local area. The Community Focus Officers for the East of Norfolk are Clare Hodges, Jade Martin and Becky Norris. They hold a directory of services and can signpost professionals in the right direction.

Your Community Focus Officers for the East are:

Clare Hodges – clare.hodges@norfolk.gov.uk
Jade Martin – jade.martin@norfolk.gov.uk
Becky Norris – rebecca.norris@norfolk.gov.uk

LSCG Meeting Documents

East LSCG East Minutes 3.7.2024

LSCG briefing - Navigating FYI Website 5.6.24

Protecting Babies Strategic Priority Briefing June 2023 Link

Neglect Strategic Priority Briefing March 2023 Link

LSCG East Minutes 13.07.2023

Neglect Strategic Priority Briefing August 2022

Protecting Babies Strategic Priority Briefing May 2022

LSCG Briefing Programme January 2022

Link To Recording Of LSCG Priority Briefing Neglect Jan 22

Partner Update Guidance Letter From Mark Osborn September 2021

LSCG Great Yarmouth Partner Update Sept 2021 Blank TEMPLATE

Welcome to the Local Children’s Safeguarding Group (LSCG) for West Norfolk

This locality webpage provides information about what’s happening in the West area of Norfolk with regard to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you would like to get in touch with the Local Safeguarding children’s group or have information you would like to include on this webpage, please email localsafeguardingchildrengroup@norfolk.gov.uk.

The LSCG Co-Chairs for the West are:

Kerry Biggadike - kerry.biggadike@nhs.net 

Vicki Horton - vicki.horton@norfolk.gov.uk

News, Information and Local Events

Locality Information:

Are you looking for information on services in Norwich? Have you tried the Norfolk Directory, if you can’t find what you’re looking for then the team of dedicated Community Focus Officers may be able to help, who have a wealth of information and knowledge of services and organisations in the local area. The Community Focus Officers for the West of Norfolk are Karen Robson & Sarah Downes – who hold an up to date directory of services and can signpost professionals in the right direction.

Your Community Focus Officers for the West are:

Karen Robson – karen.robson@norfolk.gov.uk
Sarah Downes – sarah.downes@norfolk.gov.uk

Check us out on our facebook page – West Norfolk Family & Community Connections

 LSCG Meeting Documents

LSCG West Minutes 16.7.24

LSCG briefing - Navigating FYI Website 5.6.24

LSCG West Minutes 21.5.24

LSCG West Minutes 11.1.24

LSCG West Minutes 29.6.23

Protecting Babies Strategic Priority Briefing June 2023 Link

Neglect Strategic Priority Briefing March 2023 Link

Neglect Strategic Priority Briefing August 2022

Protecting Babies Strategic Priority Briefing May 2022

LSCG Briefing Programme January 2022

Link To Recording Of LSCG Priority Briefing Neglect Jan 22

Partner Update Guidance Letter From Mark Osborn September 2021

LSCG West Partner Update Sept 2021 Blank TEMPLATE

Welcome to the Local Children’s Safeguarding Group (LSCG) for Breckland

This locality webpage provides information about what’s happening in the Breckland area of Norfolk with regard to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you would like to get in touch with the Local Safeguarding children’s group or have information you would like to include on this webpage, please email localsafeguardingchildrengroup@norfolk.gov.uk.

The LSCG Co-Chairs for the Breckland are:

Vicki Horton - vicki.horton@norfolk.gov.uk

Judi Cooke - judi.cooke@nhs.net 

News, Information and Local Events

Locality Information:

Are you looking for information on services in Norwich? Have you tried the Norfolk Directory, if you can’t find what you’re looking for then the team of dedicated Community Focus Officers may be able to help, who have a wealth of information and knowledge of services and organisations in the local area. The Community Focus Officer for the Breckland area of Norfolk is Brian Feltham-Daniels – who holds an up to date directory of services and can signpost professionals in the right direction.

Your Community Focus Officer for Breckland is:

Brian Feltham-Daniels – brian.feltham-daniels@norfolk.gov.uk

LSCG Meeting Documents

LSCG briefing - Navigating FYI Website 5.6.24

LSCG Breckland Minutes 29.01.2024

LSCG Breckland Minutes 20.07.2023

Protecting Babies Strategic Priority Briefing June 2023 Link

Neglect Strategic Priority Briefing March 2023 Link

Neglect Strategic Priority Briefing August 2022

Protecting Babies Strategic Priority Briefing May 2022

LSCG Briefing Programme January 2022

Link To Recording Of LSCG Priority Briefing Neglect Jan 22

Partner Update Guidance Letter From Mark Osborn September 2021

LSCG Breckland Partner Update Sept 2021 Blank TEMPLATE

Domestic Abuse Services:

Pandora : www.pandoraproject.org.uk
Leeway Domestic Abuse Services : www.leewaysupport.org
Ormiston : www.ormiston.org
Domestic Abuse Website: www.norfolk.gov.uk/domesticabuse

Well-being Services:

Point-One: www.point-1.org.uk
One to One Project: www.onetooneproject.com
Norfolk & Waveney well-being Service: www.wellbeingnands.co.uk
Nelsons Journey: www.nelsonsjourney.org.uk

Young People Support Services:

West Norfolk Young Carers: www.westnorfolkcarers.org.uk
Benjamin Foundation: www.benjaminfoundation.co.uk
ASD Helping Hands: www.asdhelpinghands.org.uk
Mancroft Advice Project: www.map.uk.net
Matthew Project: www.matthewproject.org

Housing:

Stonham Homestay: www.homegroup.org.uk

Family Support & Community Services:

Norfolk Children’s Centres: www.norfolk.gov.uk/children-and-families/childrens-centres
Early Help: www.norfolk.gov.uk/earlyhelp
CAB: www.norfolkcab.org.uk
ASD Helping Hands: www.asdhelpinghands.org.uk
Norwich Foodbank: www.networknorwich.co.uk
Norwich BabyBank: www.babybanknorfolk.org.uk

Health:

National Autistic Society: www.westnorfolknas.org.uk
Starfish: www.norfolkcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk
CAMHS: www.nsft.nhs.uk
Change, Grow, Live (CGL): www.cglnorfolk.org
Matthew Project: www.matthewproject.org

Miscellaneous:

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