Joint LSAB/LSCB Values Statement

The values that the Leicester Safeguarding Boards are committed to are as follows:

1. All people of Leicester have the right to:

• dignity, choice and respect

• protection from abuse and/or neglect

• effective and co-ordinated work by all agencies to ensure a holistic child/person centred response 

• the best possible outcomes, regardless of their age, gender, ability, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and circumstances

• high quality service provision

2. Safeguarding the wellbeing of children, young people and adults is a responsibility we all share.

3. Openness, transparency and sustainability will underpin the work of the Boards.

4. Participation by children, young people and adults is essential to inform services, policies, procedures and practices.

5. Services to meet the individual needs of children, young people and adults aspire to reach the highest standards.

6. Constructive shared learning to protect children, young people and adults will be integral to the Boards’ business.

7. Celebration of strengths and positive achievements is important to the Boards, as is the commitment to a process of continuous development and improvement.