Multi-agency risk assessment and management plan (MARAMP)

A Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Plan (MARAMP) is a tool used by various partner agencies, children, young people, care leavers, and their families to assess and manage risks. Here’s a simplified breakdown:

What is a MARAMP?

• Purpose: To identify and manage risks for a child, young person, or care leaver.
• Participants: Can be used by any partner agency, the child/young person, care leaver, and their family. If Children’s Social Care is involved, they must participate.
• Usage: Can be used alongside other tools like the Strengths and Needs Form and Early Help Tools, regardless of whether the child is open to Children’s Social Care.

Key Features

• Risk Identification: Lists current, known, and predicted risks.
• Risk Management: Details measures needed to reduce risks to an acceptable level.
• Collaboration: Encourages sharing information and collective responsibility across agencies and families.
• Integration: Can be used alongside other assessments and planning processes if there are significant risks not covered elsewhere.

Process

1. Identify Risks: Assess current and future risks.
2. Develop Plan: Create a risk management plan with actions to reduce or manage risks.
3. Multi-Agency Involvement: Complete the MARAMP with input from all relevant parties, including the child/young person and their family.

For further information:

• MARAMP guidance
• MARAMP template