A new online directory, which is going live across England during the summer of
2009, aims to help and support the kind of cross-
What is ContactPoint?
ContactPoint is a contacts list for professionals who work with children and young people. It will provide them with a quick way to find out who else is working with the same child or young person, making it easier for them to work as a team and deliver more coordinated support. This basic online tool will be available to authorised practitioners who need it to do their jobs.
For more information
Visit the Every Child Matters website www.everychildmatters.gov.uk for further information.
For ContactPoint in Bromley, please email: contactpoint@bromley.gov.uk
Or telephone 020 8313 4476
Download the complete article on Contact Point
As well there is a case study of the contact point in use.
You can download the case study to see it.
What information does ContactPoint hold?
• The name, contact details, gender, date of birth and an identifying number for every child or young person in England up to their 18th birthday.
• Name and contact details for each child’s:
.. Parents / carers
.. Education setting (e.g. school) and health provider (e.g. GP)
.. Other services (e.g. social worker, youth worker)
.. Lead professional (where appointed)