3.1 The organisation has an information sharing protocol which complies with existing legislation and codes of practice Regular updates are programmed and the document owner ensures new legislation is incorporated Process in place to update policy after organisation changes There is evidence of clear guidance for staff regarding what to do if a child discloses abuse 3.2 Staff are clear and confident in using the information sharing protocol and escalation policy Evidence of staff briefings relating to information sharing and escalation Procedures of reporting and recording concerns or suspicions about a child are in place and up to date Evidence that all staff are aware of both the guidance and the policy Evidence of appropriate information sharing occurring between organisations Evidence of concerns being escalated from your organisation 3.3 For statutory organisations only. What arrangements are in place between your organisation and other statutory organisations to enable managers to share information and discuss barriers to effective working Evidence of arrangements with different organisations to promote effective multi-agency working. Standard 4 – Safe recruitment and dealing with allegations against people working with children 4.1 The organisation has a safe recruitment policy that complies with the LSCB inter-agency policy and procedures and statutory guidance Regular updates are programmed and the document owner ensures new legislation is incorporated Process in place to update policy after organisation changes 4.2 The LA has appropriately qualified, designated officer(s) to be involved in the management and oversight of allegations against people who work with children Evidence of appropriately qualified, designated officer(s) in post 4.3 The LA has arrangements to provide advice and guidance to employers and liaise with other organisations to monitor the progress of allegations Evidence of arrangements in place which are reviewed regularly Evidence of the arrangements being shared with other organisations 4.4 The organisation has clear internal policies in line with those of the LSCB for dealing with allegations against people who work with children Policies and procedures in place Staff briefed about this policy and procedure Allegation procedures are child orientated and adapted to their needs and understanding where required Evidence of lessons from allegations being incorporated into service plans, policies and procedures
3.1 The organisation has an information sharing protocol which complies with existing legislation and codes of practice Regular updates are programmed and the document owner ensures new legislation is incorporated Process in place to update policy after organisation changes There is evidence of clear guidance for staff regarding what to do if a child discloses abuse 3.2 Staff are clear and confident in using the information sharing protocol and escalation policy Evidence of staff briefings relating to information sharing and escalation Procedures of reporting and recording concerns or suspicions about a child are in place and up to date Evidence that all staff are aware of both the guidance and the policy Evidence of appropriate information sharing occurring between organisations Evidence of concerns being escalated from your organisation 3.3 For statutory organisations only. What arrangements are in place between your organisation and other statutory organisations to enable managers to share information and discuss barriers to effective working Evidence of arrangements with different organisations to promote effective multi-agency working. Standard 4 – Safe recruitment and dealing with allegations against people working with children 4.1 The organisation has a safe recruitment policy that complies with the LSCB inter-agency policy and procedures and statutory guidance Regular updates are programmed and the document owner ensures new legislation is incorporated Process in place to update policy after organisation changes 4.2 The LA has appropriately qualified, designated officer(s) to be involved in the management and oversight of allegations against people who work with children Evidence of appropriately qualified, designated officer(s) in post 4.3 The LA has arrangements to provide advice and guidance to employers and liaise with other organisations to monitor the progress of allegations Evidence of arrangements in place which are reviewed regularly Evidence of the arrangements being shared with other organisations 4.4 The organisation has clear internal policies in line with those of the LSCB for dealing with allegations against people who work with children Policies and procedures in place Staff briefed about this policy and procedure Allegation procedures are child orientated and adapted to their needs and understanding where required Evidence of lessons from allegations being incorporated into service plans, policies and procedures