The school will operate with regard to and . All staff will be mindful of the seven golden rules to sharing information (please see Appendix 3). should only discuss concerns with the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy (or the most senior person on the premises if they are unavailable), Headteacher or Chair of Governors (depending on who is the subject of the concern). That person will then decide who else needs to have the information and they will disseminate it on a basis. ‘need-to-know’ Wherever possible consent will be sought to share information however where there are safeguarding concerns about a child, information will be shared with the appropriate organisations such as Children's Social Care. In most cases concerns will be discussed with parents and carers prior to the referral taking place unless by doing so would increase risk. The school’s policy on confidentiality and information-sharing is available to parents and children on request. Record keeping All concerns, discussions and decisions made and the reasons for those decisions should be recorded in writing. If in doubt about recording requirements staff should discuss with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). Records of concerns documentation and other written information will be stored in a locked facility and any electronic information will be password protected and only made available to relevant individuals. Safeguarding information will be stored separately from the child’s school file and the school file will be to indicate that separate information is held. ‘tagged’ Copies of these records will be securely sent to any school which the child transfers and a confirmation of receipt obtained. Support for involved in a safeguarding/child protection issue Child neglect and abuse is devastating for the child and can also result in distress and anxiety for staff who become involved. We will support the children and their families and staff by: Taking all suspicions and disclosures seriously. Nominating a link person who will keep all parties informed and be the central point of contact. Where a member of staff is the subject of an allegation made by a child, a separate link person will be nominated to avoid any conflict of interest. Responding sympathetically to any request from a or member of staff for time out to deal with distress or anxiety. Maintaining confidentiality and sharing information on a need-to-know basis only with relevant individuals and agencies. Storing records securely.
The school will operate with regard to and . All staff will be mindful of the seven golden rules to sharing information (please see Appendix 3). should only discuss concerns with the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy (or the most senior person on the premises if they are unavailable), Headteacher or Chair of Governors (depending on who is the subject of the concern). That person will then decide who else needs to have the information and they will disseminate it on a ‘need-to-know’ basis. Wherever possible consent will be sought to share information however where there are safeguarding concerns about a child, information will be shared with the appropriate organisations such as Children's Social Care. In most cases concerns will be discussed with parents and carers prior to the referral taking place unless by doing so would increase risk. The school’s policy on confidentiality and information-sharing is available to parents and children on request. Record keeping All concerns, discussions and decisions made and the reasons for those decisions should be recorded in writing. If in doubt about recording requirements staff should discuss with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). Records of concerns documentation and other written information will be stored in a locked facility and any electronic information will be password protected and only made available to relevant individuals. Safeguarding information will be stored separately from the child’s school file and the school file will be ‘tagged’ to indicate that separate information is held. Copies of these records will be securely sent to any school which the child transfers and a confirmation of receipt obtained. Support for involved in a safeguarding/child protection issue Child neglect and abuse is devastating for the child and can also result in distress and anxiety for staff who become involved. We will support the children and their families and staff by: Taking all suspicions and disclosures seriously. Nominating a link person who will keep all parties informed and be the central point of contact. Where a member of staff is the subject of an allegation made by a child, a separate link person will be nominated to avoid any conflict of interest. Responding sympathetically to any request from a or member of staff for time out to deal with distress or anxiety. Maintaining confidentiality and sharing information on a need-to-know basis only with relevant individuals and agencies. Storing records securely.