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On this page you'll find an overview of commonly used children's services terminology in short, handy guides, as well as information on some of our services. 

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MARAC (Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference)
MSET
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Personal Education Plans
Radicalisation
Regulation 44 Visits
Safeguarding Children's Health (Road Map)
Safer Recruitment
School Attendance
Section 20
Short Breaks (Fostering)
Special Guardianship Orders
Trafficking

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