Our Local Area Interest Network (LAIN) brings together over 100 local authorities across England, Wales and Scotland. The LAIN provides a space for local authorities to connect and share learning together and it is the main route through which they can access structured support to ensure that their implementation of Contextual Safeguarding is aligned with our latest research and resources.
Membership is free. Upon joining the LAIN, each local authority nominates a strategic lead, acting as a special point of contact, and practice champions. They meet virtually several times a year as part of regional groups to share progress, learning discuss challenges and identify opportunities for joint-working with support from our team.
LAIN members commit to:
- Engaging in regional meetings and network activities
- Embedding and promoting Contextual Safeguarding approaches locally
- Sharing learning and supporting the development of local champions
- Maintaining communication with GCCS and contributing to network evaluation and development
See our Terms of Reference for more information.
Local authorities interested in joining the Local Area Interest Network can make contact to complete a brief application form.
Additionally, the GCCS runs a collective for voluntary and community organisations as well as a community of practice for youth workers - please get in touch to find out more.
Contact: gccs.lain@durham.ac.uk
Find out more about the aims, objectives, membership and activities of the LAIN groups.