I am submitting a Freedom of Information (FOI) request under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I am seeking access to all internal communications within Devon County Council regarding the child protection procedures that were previously available on your website and have since been removed under the url : Protection Procedures
This request covers the period from the start of October 2023 to the date of completion of this request.
Specifically, I am requesting all internal communications, including but not limited to emails, memos, or any other form of written communication, related to the removal or update of child protection procedures. This includes communications discussing the decision-making process, reasons for removal, and any correspondence with external parties, such as other councils, Children Social Work, or Cafcass.
I am particularly interested in any emails related to the procedures that were available.
Please provide copies of the relevant communications, ensuring that personal information is appropriately redacted in accordance with data protection laws.
The publication of the child protection procedures is not managed by Devon County Council. It is managed externally by Tri X who regularly updates the information, not only on behalf of Devon County Council but on behalf of other authorities in the south west of England.
Devon County Council therefore do not hold any information, including internal communications, or similar, regarding the update of the information.
The links have been updated and the child protection procedures can now be found at:
South West Child Protection Procedures (proceduresonline.com) – old site with link to new site on front page
Welcome to the Devon Safeguarding Children Partnership (trixonline.co.uk) new site for procedures