Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA):national guidance 2016

Grades:

4 = Excellent

3 = Satisfactory

2 = Unsatisfactory

1 = Poor

1. Arrangements for the Meeting

Comments

Grade

1.1

Attendees were provided with joining instructions prior to the meeting

1.2

Attendees were provided with relevant paperwork (including details of the referral for initial meetings and minutes of previous meetings if this was a review meeting)

1.3

Attendees were appropriately welcomed at the venue

1.4

Appropriate refreshments were provided

1.5

The layout and environment of the meeting room were appropriate

2. How the Meeting is Conducted

Comments

Grade

2.1

The meeting commences at the stated time

2.2

The purpose and objectives of the meeting were clearly stated at the outset

2.3

Attendees introduced themselves and their role

2.4

The Confidentiality Statement was stated at the beginning of each case (if there were now new attendees for different cases, it can be reaffirmed)

2.5

Discussion time was allocated to topics in a way which was consistent with their importance, urgency and complexity

2.6

Chair encouraged each attendee to contribute effectively

2.7

The agenda was followed, unhelpful comments were discouraged and inappropriate digressions were avoided

2.8

Where it existed, any dissent is noted with the meeting agreeing on how to proceed and the decision is recorded

3. Risk Assessment

Comments

Grade

3.1

Chair ensured that victim and potential victim issues are identified and assessed

3.2

Chair ensured that diversity issues are identified and addressed

3.3

Chair presented information and summarises clearly and at appropriate points during the meeting (comprehensively addressing all identified risk of serious harm factors)

3.4

The meeting properly considered whether disclosure of information should be made, identifying reasons for the decision reached and showing what alternatives have been considered

3.5

The meeting properly considered whether the case requires level; 2/3 management

4. Risk Management

Comments

Grade

4.1

The MAPPA Risk Management Plan addresses the risk of serious harm factors raised in the meeting

4.2

All actions are SMART with identified owners

4.3

Review date set, where appropriate

4.4

Where previous actions have been allocated and not completed, appropriate remedies sought

5. Overall Assessment

Comments

Grade

5.1

This was a well-managed MAPPA meeting

5.2

The right people attend to allow the MAPPA arrangements to function effectively

5.3

The meeting was chaired effectively

6. Additional Comments