Frequency of Meetings: Monthly

The statutory partners responsible for the safeguarding arrangements under the Oldham Safeguarding Partnership are:

  • Oldham Council
  • Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (Oldham)
  • Greater Manchester Police

All three safeguarding partners have equal and joint responsibility for local safeguarding arrangements. In situations that require a clear, single point of leadership, all three safeguarding partners will decide who would take the lead on issues that arise.

The lead representatives for Oldham’s Safeguarding Arrangements are the Chief Executive of Oldham Council, who is also the Accountable Officer for Oldham operation of Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership, and the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police.

The lead representatives have opted to delegate their functions to the following Senior Officers:

  • Director of Children’s Services (DCS) – Oldham Council
  • Assistant Director Quality, Safety & Safeguarding - Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (Oldham)
  • Oldham Divisional Commander – Greater Manchester Police

Whilst the lead representatives may delegate their functions, they remain accountable for any actions or decisions taken on behalf of their agency.