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<p>We have not assessed the team around the child approach, however some models of
help and protection have been evaluated by the Children’s Social Care Innovation Programme
(CSCIP), which found that the use of multi-disciplinary skill sets in supporting children
and families was a key feature of successful projects. The evaluation of Project Crewe
demonstrated early promise through their use of family practitioners to lead multi-agency
support under the supervision of a social worker. This model is being tested further
by Coventry City Council under the CSCIP round three.</p><p>Statutory guidance, ‘Working
together to safeguard children 2018’: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-safeguard-children--2"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-safeguard-children--2</a>,
makes clear that when it comes to early help, children and families may benefit from
co-ordinated support from local agencies, and it is right that organisations work
together to assess the need for support, and provide targeted services that improve
the outcomes for children.</p>
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