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Identity Management/ Authentication/SSO
ContactPoint was previously known by the working title of the
'information sharing index'. It is a key element of the Every Child
Matters programme to transform children's services by supporting more
effective prevention and early intervention. ContactPoint is one of a range of tools that will help services work
together more effectively on the frontline to meet the needs of children, young
people and their families. ContactPoint will hold the following information:
- Basic identifying information for all children in England (aged up to 18):
name, address, gender, date of birth and a unique identifying number.
- Basic identifying information about the child's parent or carer.
- Contact details for services involved with the child: as a minimum,
educational setting and GP practice, but also other services where
appropriate.
- A means to indicate whether a practitioner is a lead professional and
if they have undertaken an assessment under the Common Assessment
Framework.
ContactPoint will not hold assessment or case information, or subjective
observations about a child or their parent. It will not contain any
details such as birth weight, exam results, medical records, diet or any other
detailed personal information about a child or their family. The informed consent of the young person or the child's parents and
carers will be required to record details about practitioners providing
sensitive services, such as sexual and mental health, and substance abuse
services. Where consent is given, access to the information will be
restricted. Consent will also be required for care leavers, or those with
learning difficulties, to remain on ContactPoint from the ages of
18-25. Section 12 of the Children Act 2004 provides the legislative basis for
establishing ContactPoint. ContactPoint will be made available to all
local authorities in England during 2008. Click for more on the legislative
background. Who will have access to ContactPoint?Access will be restricted to authorised users who need it as part of their
work. This will include those working in education, health, social care,
youth offending and some voluntary organisations. All
users will have to go through appropriate security checks,
including enhanced Criminal Records Bureau checks. Users will be trained in the safe and secure use of ContactPoint,
information sharing practice and the importance of compliance with the Data
Protection Act and Human Rights Act. All users should receive training as
close as possible to the time that they will start to use ContactPoint. Robust procedures and mechanisms will be in place to guard against access by
unauthorised users, and the inappropriate use of ContactPoint by
authorised users. Click for more information on access
and security. The design and implementation of ContactPoint has been informed through the
work of a number of trailblazer pilot areas. Click for more about integrated
working.
Documents
ContactPoint
Policy Statement - May 2007
ContactPoint:
Q and A - May 2007
DfES debate - July 2007
How
the Integrated Children's System, the Common Assessment Framework and
ContactPoint fit together
A series of factsheets including one on ContactPoint.
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