4.1 The council participates in an annual Section 11 audit undertaken by the Norfolk Safeguarding Children Partnership (NSCP). This audit is designed specifically to ensure that organisations comply with the requirements of the Children Act 2004. The audit includes a self-assessment tool which is used to identify and agree areas for improvement and this information is used to develop an action plan for the following year. This action plan is agreed and monitored by the Internal Safeguarding Group.
4.2 Internal Audit undertake periodic reviews of practices at the council. Any resultant audit report will include an action plan to improve the council’s approach.
4.3 The council’s Safeguarding Policy is approved by Cabinet and Council following consultation with Management Team, the Internal Safeguarding Group, Norfolk Safeguarding Children’s Partnership and Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Board.
