When a child dies

Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 lays out statutory guidance on how organisations should work together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Within this guidance is a requirement for Darlington Safeguarding Partnership to undertake reviews into all deaths of children under 18 years of age who are normally resident in their area. In order to make this process as effective and informative as possible Durham safeguarding Partnership and Darlington Safeguarding Partnership have agreed to a joint process, sharing resources and information to improve the quality of outcomes. A Joint Child Death Overview Protocol it is to be adhered to by all agencies.

For detailed guidance in respect of unexpected childhood death see the DSP Management of Sudden and Unexpected Death in Childhood (SUDIC). [PDF Document]

For detailed guidance in respect of child deaths including expected deaths see the Joint Durham and Darlington Child Death Review Process. [PDF Document]