Remember that the role of the educational establishment or other services is to observe, record and report. Do not investigate. Discuss your concerns immediately with the Protection Co-ordinator (CPC) for your establishment or if he or she is unavailable the Depute Child Protection Co-ordinator. If neither are available speak to any senior member of staff. Ensure that the information you have is accurately recorded using form GC1. Be aware that the CPC will consider this information and may gather further information, dependent upon the situation. Maintain confidentiality at all If the incident occurs out of or it is not possible to speak to the CPC or Depute, then it is important that you do not wait. Immediately contact the Out Of Hours Emergency Social Work Service on 03456 081206 or if you believe a crime has taken place the Police, directly. Additional guidance on how to react to a disclosure can be found in the appendix section of this document. Protection Co-ordinator (CPC) Protection Co-ordinators are responsible for ensuring that appropriate action is taken in response to concerns being reported. Child Protection Coordinators must follow the Child Protection Procedure in Education Flow Chart. The CPC will gather further information from appropriate sources as a matter of urgency. The CPC will make an assessment and determines whether or not the child is in need of protection without delay. If an immediate risk exists the CPC will contact Social Work to share concerns. CPCs will ensure that any information is accurately recorded on the appropriate form (GC1) with reasons for the decision reached. The CPC will share information that is relevant, necessary, legitimate, appropriate and proportionate with others, including the Head Teacher, Service Manager, and Quality Improvement Officer. The CPC will co-operate fully where additional information or clarification is needed by Social Work or the Police. When feedback is available the CPC must ensure this is recorded on RR1 and on the appropriate chronology. Recording Decisions and Actions When the CPC has reached a decision to contact Social Work and /or the Police with a child protection concern this should be progressed without delay. Contact may be by phone or in person. Social Work or the Police will determine: That the child is considered to be at risk of immediate or significant harm. That the child is considered to be a in need”. “child That no further action is identified as being required.
Remember that the role of the educational establishment or other services is to observe, record and report. Do not investigate. Discuss your concerns immediately with the Protection Co-ordinator (CPC) for your establishment or if he or she is unavailable the Depute Child Protection Co-ordinator. If neither are available speak to any senior member of staff. Ensure that the information you have is accurately recorded using form GC1. Be aware that the CPC will consider this information and may gather further information, dependent upon the situation. Maintain confidentiality at all If the incident occurs out of or it is not possible to speak to the CPC or Depute, then it is important that you do not wait. Immediately contact the Out Of Hours Emergency Social Work Service on 03456 081206 or if you believe a crime has taken place the Police, directly. Additional guidance on how to react to a disclosure can be found in the appendix section of this document. Protection Co-ordinator (CPC) Protection Co-ordinators are responsible for ensuring that appropriate action is taken in response to concerns being reported. Child Protection Coordinators must follow the Child Protection Procedure in Education Flow Chart. The CPC will gather further information from appropriate sources as a matter of urgency. The CPC will make an assessment and determines whether or not the child is in need of protection without delay. If an immediate risk exists the CPC will contact Social Work to share concerns. CPCs will ensure that any information is accurately recorded on the appropriate form (GC1) with reasons for the decision reached. The CPC will share information that is relevant, necessary, legitimate, appropriate and proportionate with others, including the Head Teacher, Service Manager, and Quality Improvement Officer. The CPC will co-operate fully where additional information or clarification is needed by Social Work or the Police. When feedback is available the CPC must ensure this is recorded on RR1 and on the appropriate chronology. Recording Decisions and Actions When the CPC has reached a decision to contact Social Work and /or the Police with a child protection concern this should be progressed without delay. Contact may be by phone or in person. Social Work or the Police will determine: That the child is considered to be at risk of immediate or significant harm. That the child is considered to be a “child in need”. That no further action is identified as being required.
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