In such circumstances our Headteacher, or Chair of Governors (if the allegation is against the Headteacher) will: Contact the LADO for advice As part of our safeguarding duties, the LADO Service has a statutory responsibility to manage and oversee allegations made against professionals and volunteers who work with children. All allegations and concerns should be referred to the LADO within 24 hours where advice and guidance can be provided in respect of balancing the responsibility to safeguard with the need to support staff in difficult situations. The following issues need to be considered What are the safeguarding arrangements of the child or young person to ensure they are not in contact with the alleged abuser?; contact the parents or carers of the child/young person if advised to do so by the LADO; consider the rights of the staff member for a fair and equal process of investigation; ensure that the appropriate disciplinary procedure is followed, including whether suspending a member of staff from work until the outcome of any investigation is deemed necessary; act on any decision made in any strategy meeting; and advise the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and any other appropriate regulatory or professional body where a member of staff has been disciplined or dismissed as a result of the allegations founded, or would have been if they have resigned. Contact details LADO: 01872 326536 If a referral needs to be made then this must go through MARU who will then pass it on to the LADO team. The referral form can be found at:- Whistleblowing: 10. Please adhere to the schools whistle blowing policy. Revised in September 2017 Whistleblowing Governor: Ross Dyter In the that you do not feel able to follow the schools whistle blowing policy but remain concerned you must discuss your concerns with an appropriate independent body. In this situation you could contact: NSPCC Whistleblowing helpline: 0800 028 0285 Further contact details are contained within the revised Whistle blowing policy (September 2107) 11. Key Safeguarding Roles and Responsibilities: (see Appendix D) 11.1 Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
In such circumstances our Headteacher, or Chair of Governors (if the allegation is against the Headteacher) will: Contact the LADO for advice As part of our safeguarding duties, the LADO Service has a statutory responsibility to manage and oversee allegations made against professionals and volunteers who work with children. All allegations and concerns should be referred to the LADO within 24 hours where advice and guidance can be provided in respect of balancing the responsibility to safeguard with the need to support staff in difficult situations. The following issues need to be considered What are the safeguarding arrangements of the child or young person to ensure they are not in contact with the alleged abuser?; contact the parents or carers of the child/young person if advised to do so by the LADO; consider the rights of the staff member for a fair and equal process of investigation; ensure that the appropriate disciplinary procedure is followed, including whether suspending a member of staff from work until the outcome of any investigation is deemed necessary; act on any decision made in any strategy meeting; and advise the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and any other appropriate regulatory or professional body where a member of staff has been disciplined or dismissed as a result of the allegations founded, or would have been if they have resigned. Contact details LADO: 01872 326536 If a referral needs to be made then this must go through MARU who will then pass it on to the LADO team. The referral form can be found at:- 10. Whistleblowing: Please adhere to the schools whistle blowing policy. Revised in September 2017 Whistleblowing Governor: Ross Dyter In the that you do not feel able to follow the schools whistle blowing policy but remain concerned you must discuss your concerns with an appropriate independent body. In this situation you could contact: NSPCC Whistleblowing helpline: 0800 028 0285 Further contact details are contained within the revised Whistle blowing policy (September 2107) 11. Key Safeguarding Roles and Responsibilities: (see Appendix D) 11.1 Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
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