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Professional
has concerns
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If
a Professional has a concern about the well being of a child (or
unborn baby), then
follow the General Procedures and Further Advice on the left.
If
a Professional has a concern about a member of staff, then click
this link: Allegations
Management.
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Consultation
with supervisor
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Professional
consults with supervisor/line manager/designated teacher or named
professional
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Completion
of written record
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Professional
completes a written record of the nature and circumstances
surrounding the concerns
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Seek
advice
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The professional/ manager
seeks advice (if necessary) from the
Safeguarding
Children Service: 01452 58 3636
For
out of hours social work advice please contact the Emergency
Duty Team on 01452 614 194
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Log
a child welfare concern
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The
professional/ manager logs a child welfare concern
Office
Hours:
Safeguarding
Children Service: 01452 58 3636
Out
of Hours:
Police
Control Room 0845 090 1234.
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Make
a referral
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If
warranted, the professional/manager makes a referral to the Children
and Families Help Desk Tel: 01452 426565
within
24 hours (immediately if the concerns are about physical injury or
sexual
abuse). The CYP Social Care department will then take
responsibility for managing any subsequent enquiries. (The
referrer should confirm the details of the concern to CYP
Directorate, in writing, within 48 hours.)
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Next
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Click
Here to see what happens after a referral
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