Do not destroy your original Record the date, time, place, any non-verbal behaviour and the words used by the child. Always ensure that as far as possible you have recorded the actual words used by the child. Record statements and observable things rather than your interpretations or assumptions 5. Remember Contact the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) The DSL may be required to make appropriate records available to other agencies KSCB: 6. Relax Get some support for yourself, dealing with disclosures can be traumatic for professionals Appendix 5: National Support Organisations Support for staff Education Support Partnership: Professional Online Safety Helpline: Support for Pupils NSPCC: ChildLine: Papyrus: Minds: The Mix: Support for adults Family Lives: Crime Stoppers: Victim Support: Kidscape: The Samaritans: Mind: NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood): MOSAC: Action Fraud: Support for Learning Disabilities Respond: Mencap: Domestic Abuse Refuge: Women’s Aid:
Do not destroy your original Record the date, time, place, any non-verbal behaviour and the words used by the child. Always ensure that as far as possible you have recorded the actual words used by the child. Record statements and observable things rather than your interpretations or assumptions 5. Remember Contact the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) The DSL may be required to make appropriate records available to other agencies KSCB: 6. Relax Get some support for yourself, dealing with disclosures can be traumatic for professionals Appendix 5: National Support Organisations Support for staff Education Support Partnership: Professional Online Safety Helpline: Support for Pupils NSPCC: ChildLine: Papyrus: Minds: The Mix: Support for adults Family Lives: Crime Stoppers: Victim Support: Kidscape: The Samaritans: Mind: NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood): MOSAC: Action Fraud: Support for Learning Disabilities Respond: Mencap: Domestic Abuse Refuge: Women’s Aid: