Allegation Management Adviser Network
The DCSF introduced a national field force of Allegations Management Advisers (AMAs). The AMAs will operate from 1 April 2006 until 31 March 2008, when they will be replaced by a network of Safeguarding Advisers (also based in Government Offices).
The primary goal of the AMA network is to contribute to a safer environment for all children and young people. To achieve this they will:
- work to ensure that Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCBs) have clear policies and procedures in place to ensure the timely and effective management of allegations across the children's workforce
- establish effective working relationships with LSCBs, local authorities (LAs), police forces and other relevant organisations
- assist LSCBs to ensure the adoption by LAs, the Police and other relevant organisations of procedures for dealing with allegations that comply with national guidance
- help to ensure that cases are dealt with effectively, without unnecessary delay, by identifying and helping to remove barriers at a strategic level
- provide differentiated support and advice to LAs, the Police and other relevant organisations, and assist with the development of appropriate guidance and training materials
- establish safe recruitment policies and practice.
The DCSF has commissioned the AMA network to create a guidance document on 'safer working practice for adults who work with children and young people' which can be viewed on this website.
This page was last updated on 01 February 2008
