The purpose of these pages are to explain the aims of the London Borough of Waltham Forest’s Certificate of Minimum Standards (CMS) and how it is managed and supported within the borough. They also provide details on the CMS process and a step by step guide to support organisations to complete their CMS portfolio.
Please note:
The CMS does not quality assure the services and activities delivered by an organisation. It does however indicate that an organisation holding the CMS certificate has been found by the Council to meet locally agreed minimum standards which promote safe practices within organisations delivering services to children and young people.
Certification last for three years after which organisations are required to resubmit their portfolio and have a new site visit from their Buddy. Responsibility for ensuring that policies and procedures are continually updated and disseminated through all staff and volunteers during the three years of certification remains with the organisation.
Important information:
These CMS web pages are part of a local pilot of the CMS initiative. The CMS will not be launched in the borough until April 2009.
