Employers have a duty of care to employees. They should act to manage and minimise the stress inherent in the allegations process. The case manager should appoint a named representative to keep the person who is the subject of the allegation informed of the progress of the case and consider what other support is appropriate for the individual. Access to Occupational Health services including counselling services should be provided and if the person is suspended, the case manager should ensure the individual is informed about developments at school. In relation to an allegation that has been brought by a child, parent or carer, the deliberations of a disciplinary hearing and the information taken into account in reaching a decision will not normally be disclosed, but the parents/carers should be told the outcome. In cases where a child may have suffered significant harm, or there may be a criminal prosecution, children’s social care services, or the police as appropriate, should consider what support the child or children involved may need. CONFIDENTIALITY Any investigation will be done in confidence. Every effort will be made to maintain confidentiality and guard against unwanted publicity while an allegation is being investigated or considered. No one in the school may provide any information to the press or media that might identify an individual who is under investigation, unless and until the person is charged with a criminal offence. No one in the school may disclose any information to anyone about the details of an investigation, as this may prejudice the right of the person under investigation to a fair hearing.
Employers have a duty of care to employees. They should act to manage and minimise the stress inherent in the allegations process. The case manager should appoint a named representative to keep the person who is the subject of the allegation informed of the progress of the case and consider what other support is appropriate for the individual. Access to Occupational Health services including counselling services should be provided and if the person is suspended, the case manager should ensure the individual is informed about developments at school. In relation to an allegation that has been brought by a child, parent or carer, the deliberations of a disciplinary hearing and the information taken into account in reaching a decision will not normally be disclosed, but the parents/carers should be told the outcome. In cases where a child may have suffered significant harm, or there may be a criminal prosecution, children’s social care services, or the police as appropriate, should consider what support the child or children involved may need. CONFIDENTIALITY Any investigation will be done in confidence. Every effort will be made to maintain confidentiality and guard against unwanted publicity while an allegation is being investigated or considered. No one in the school may provide any information to the press or media that might identify an individual who is under investigation, unless and until the person is charged with a criminal offence. No one in the school may disclose any information to anyone about the details of an investigation, as this may prejudice the right of the person under investigation to a fair hearing.