The frequency of contact with a child/young person by the lead professional should be a minimum of 42 days (6 weeks).
Social Care: a child should be seen within these timescales at home and spoken to.
Other agencies/organisations: contact may take place within these timescales in school, clinic, Children Centre, etc.
Practice note
Best practice would encourage and promote the child being seen within the home environment.
Children subject to a Child Protection Plan will continue to be visited a minimum of 28 days by the social worker. (See Safeguarding Procedure)
