Pattern of absences or frequent absences. Any reason to suspect neglect or abuse outside the setting for example in the childs home. Inappropriate behaviour displayed by other members of staff or any other person working with the children. Liaison with other agencies The setting will work to develop effective with relevant agencies and cooperate as required with their enquiries regarding child protection matters, including attendance and written reports at child protection conferences and core groups. Record keeping The setting will keep clear, detailed written records of concern about children using the Logging a Concern Form (noting the date, event and action taken), even where there is no need to refer the matter to Social Care immediately. The setting will ensure all records are kept secure and in a locked location. When the child about whom there have been child protection concerns (whether subject to a child protection plan or not) leaves the setting or transfers to school, the child’s child protection file will be transferred to the receiving school or setting using the following protocol: The file will be marked 'confidential, addressee only' and sent to the Designated Person, if known, of the receiving setting or school. The file will be delivered by hand if possible; otherwise sent by recorded delivery. The setting will contact the receiving setting/school by telephone to make them that there is a child protection file and, once sent, ask them to confirm as soon as possible that they have received the file. The setting will keep a record that the file has been received in order to be able to identify its location. If individual child protection files cannot be transferred for any reason, the setting will archive them for 25 years from the child’s date of birth. Confidentiality and information sharing Staff will ensure confidentiality protocols are adhered to and information is shared appropriately. If in any doubt about confidentiality, staff will seek advice from Social Care as required. The Designated Person will disclose any information about a child to other members of staff on a need to know basis only. All staff must be aware that they have a professional responsibility to share information with other agencies in order to safeguard children. All staff must be clear with children that they cannot promise to keep secrets. The LSCB Guidance on the Sharing of Information on Children in Need and in Need of Protection can be accessed from the LSCB website at
Pattern of absences or frequent absences. Any reason to suspect neglect or abuse outside the setting for example in the childs home. Inappropriate behaviour displayed by other members of staff or any other person working with the children. Liaison with other agencies The setting will work to develop effective with relevant agencies and cooperate as required with their enquiries regarding child protection matters, including attendance and written reports at child protection conferences and core groups. Record keeping The setting will keep clear, detailed written records of concern about children using the Logging a Concern Form (noting the date, event and action taken), even where there is no need to refer the matter to Social Care immediately. The setting will ensure all records are kept secure and in a locked location. When the child about whom there have been child protection concerns (whether subject to a child protection plan or not) leaves the setting or transfers to school, the child’s child protection file will be transferred to the receiving school or setting using the following protocol: The file will be marked 'confidential, addressee only' and sent to the Designated Person, if known, of the receiving setting or school. The file will be delivered by hand if possible; otherwise sent by recorded delivery. The setting will contact the receiving setting/school by telephone to make them that there is a child protection file and, once sent, ask them to confirm as soon as possible that they have received the file. The setting will keep a record that the file has been received in order to be able to identify its location. If individual child protection files cannot be transferred for any reason, the setting will archive them for 25 years from the child’s date of birth. Confidentiality and information sharing Staff will ensure confidentiality protocols are adhered to and information is shared appropriately. If in any doubt about confidentiality, staff will seek advice from Social Care as required. The Designated Person will disclose any information about a child to other members of staff on a need to know basis only. All staff must be aware that they have a professional responsibility to share information with other agencies in order to safeguard children. All staff must be clear with children that they cannot promise to keep secrets. The LSCB Guidance on the Sharing of Information on Children in Need and in Need of Protection can be accessed from the LSCB website at