Our Local Area Interest Network (LAIN) brings together over 90 local authorities across England, Wales and Scotland. The LAIN is the main route through which local authorities can access structured support to ensure that their implementation of Contextual Safeguarding is aligned with our latest research, learning and resources.
Upon joining the LAIN, each local authority nominates a strategic lead and practice champions. They meet virtually several times a year as part of regional cluster groups to share progress, learning, discuss challenges and identify opportunities for joint-working with support from our team. Regional updates from the LAIN are fed-back to UK Advisory Group.
Members of the LAIN are committed to:
- Accurately referencing Contextual Safeguarding principles and supporting its development
- Draw upon learning from the Contextual Safeguarding programme and network to develop contextual approaches
- Engagement in the Contextual Safeguarding programme via the practice network and attendance at regional strategic and practice champions groups
See our Terms of Reference for more information.
Strategic leads interested in their area joining the Local Area Interest Network can make contact with Delphine Peace to complete a brief application form.
Contact: Delphine.Peace@durham.ac.uk
Find out more about the aims, objectives, membership and activities of the LAIN groups.