Schools should also be mindful to consider third party information. Records such as health and social care records should not be shared without the originators permission. Case Record Audit We continue to encourage all schools to complete the annual case record which was included in the Governor Compliance Checklist Audit/NSCB Section 11 Audit for 2015/2016 and will remain practice’ for 2016/17. This guidance arose out of a local ‘good serious case review. Transfer of Protection File children leave the school or college they should ensure their concern/child protection file is transferred to the new school or college as soon as possible (this should be within five days). This should be transferred separately from the main pupil file, ensuring secure transit and confirmation of receipt should be obtained. It would good practice, wherever possible, for the file to be hand-delivered to the receiving designated safeguarding lead with a discussion taking place. Schools do not have to keep a copy of any records in the pupil record except if there is any ongoing legal action when the pupil is leaving/transferring to another School. A child being on a Child Protection Plan could also be considered as Custody of and ‘legal ‘action’. responsibility for the record passes to the School that the pupil transfers to. If the School do choose to keep a copy of the file this would need to comply with any retention policy the School has. Contacts If you have any queries regarding the attached policy templates please contact: Eva Callaghan LADO Allegations Officer Meadow Littleworth Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 2TB Tel: 0115 8041498 e-mail: eva.callaghan@nottscc.gov.uk Or Team Administrator: Terri Johnson Service Manager, Safeguarding Children (Strategic) County Hall West Bridgford Nottingham
Schools should also be mindful to consider third party information. Records such as health and social care records should not be shared without the originators permission. Case Record Audit We continue to encourage all schools to complete the annual case record which was included in the Governor Compliance Checklist Audit/NSCB Section 11 Audit for 2015/2016 and will remain ‘good practice’ for 2016/17. This guidance arose out of a local serious case review. Transfer of Protection File children leave the school or college they should ensure their concern/child protection file is transferred to the new school or college as soon as possible (this should be within five days). This should be transferred separately from the main pupil file, ensuring secure transit and confirmation of receipt should be obtained. It would good practice, wherever possible, for the file to be hand-delivered to the receiving designated safeguarding lead with a discussion taking place. Schools do not have to keep a copy of any records in the pupil record except if there is any ongoing legal action when the pupil is leaving/transferring to another School. A child being on a Child Protection Plan could also be considered as ‘legal ‘action’. Custody of and responsibility for the record passes to the School that the pupil transfers to. If the School do choose to keep a copy of the file this would need to comply with any retention policy the School has. Contacts If you have any queries regarding the attached policy templates please contact: Eva Callaghan LADO Allegations Officer Meadow Littleworth Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 2TB Tel: 0115 8041498 e-mail: eva.callaghan@nottscc.gov.uk Or Team Administrator: Terri Johnson Service Manager, Safeguarding Children (Strategic) County Hall West Bridgford Nottingham
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