ABRSM Safeguarding Children Policy, Procedures and … · ABRSM Safeguarding Children Policy, Procedures and Code of Practice April 2018 16 WHERE THERE IS A CONCERN ABOUT A CHILD

ABRSM Safeguarding Children Policy, Procedures and Code of Practice April 2018

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1 England - Working Together to Safeguard Children: A guide to inter-agency working to safeguard & promote the welfare of children, HM Government, March 2015 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-safeguard-children--2 Wales - Safeguarding Children - Working Together Under the Children Act 2004, Welsh Assembly Government, 2006 http://gov.wales/topics/health/publications/socialcare/circular/nafwc1207/?lang=en Scotland – National guidance for child protection in Scotland 2010, Scottish Government, 2014 http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2014/05/3052


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2 The LADO exists in England only. The equivalent children’s social care body should be contacted if the person lives in any other UK country.


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http://www.abrsm.org/


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WHERE THERE IS A CONCERN ABOUT A CHILD

REPORT TO THE DESIGNATED

SAFEGUARDING PERSON (DSP) IMMEDIATELY AND COMPLETE FORM WITHIN

DESIGNATED TIMEFRAMES

ALL FACTORS AND INFORMATION

CONSIDERED BY DSP

CONCERNS ONGOING

CONCERNS ALLAYED

UNCERTAIN?

CONSULT WITH

CHILDREN’S SOCIAL CARE

OR THE NSPCC HELPLINE ON 0808 800 5000

RECORD

ACTION AND DECISION

TAKEN

NO ACTION THE CONCERN DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A

SAFEGUARDING CONCERN

RECORD DECISION

MADE AND REASONS FOR IT

REFER TO CHILDREN’S SOCIAL CARE AND/OR THE

POLICE

PUT IN WRITING WITHIN 48 HOURS

RECORD ACTION

AND DECISION

DSP TO FOLLOW UP AFTER 3

WORKING DAYS IF RECEIVED NO FEEDBACK ON

ACTION TAKEN BY CHILDREN’S

SOCIAL CARE


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CHILD MAKES ALLEGATIONS AGAINST A STAFF MEMBER OR A MEMBER OF STAFF HAS

CONCERNS ABOUT THE BEHAVIOUR OF A MEMBER OF STAFF TOWARDS A CHILD

DSP IN CONSULTATION WITH SENIOR MEMBER OF STAFF DETERMINES HOW TO MANAGE THE

CONCERN

ADDRESS THROUGH DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES

AND/OR SUPERVISION

AND/OR TRAINING

RECORD DECISION MAKING AND

ACTIONS

CONCERN MEETS THRESHOLD FOR

REFERRAL ONTO CHILD PROTECTION AGENCIES?

DSP REFERS TO LOCAL

AUTHORITY DESIGNATED OFFICER (LADO) (ENGLAND) OR CHILDREN’S SERVICES (OTHER COUNTRIES) AND/OR THE POLICE

AWAIT ADVICE AND

GUIDANCE AS TO NEXT STEPS TO TAKE

RECORD ACTIONS,

DECISIONS AND OUTCOMES

INFORM YOUR DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING PERSON (DSP) ON THE SAME WORKING DAY

ISSUE OF POOR PRACTICE?

UNCERTAIN ABOUT HOW TO PROCEED?

DSP SEEKS ADVICE

FROM LADO AND/OR POLICE.

RECORD ADVICE,

ACTIONS AND OUTCOMES


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3 England - Working Together to safeguard children: A guide to inter-agency working to safeguard & promote the welfare of children, 2013, HM Government Wales - Safeguarding Children - Working Together Under the Children Act 2004, Welsh Assembly Government, 2006 Scotland – National guidance for child protection in Scotland 2010, Scottish Government, 2010


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4 Based on Recruiting safely (2009) Children’s Workforce Development Council


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https://www.keepingchildrensafe.org.uk/

http://www.safechilduk.info/Charity/charity-safeguarding-home.html

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safeguarding-children-and-young-people/safeguarding-children-and-young-people

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safeguarding-children-and-young-people/safeguarding-children-and-young-people

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/child-protection-system/northern-ireland/reporting-your-concerns/

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/child-protection-system/northern-ireland/reporting-your-concerns/


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