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Child Protection Flow Chart

This flow chart outlines the steps school staff should take if they discover or suspect child abuse. It instructs staff to inform designated safeguarding leads who will determine if a child protection referral is needed. If unsure, staff can seek advice. Staff are told to monitor situations if asked and keep detailed records. The flow chart also provides contact information for services like children's social care and the local authority designated officer.

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Child Protection Flow Chart

This flow chart outlines the steps school staff should take if they discover or suspect child abuse. It instructs staff to inform designated safeguarding leads who will determine if a child protection referral is needed. If unsure, staff can seek advice. Staff are told to monitor situations if asked and keep detailed records. The flow chart also provides contact information for services like children's social care and the local authority designated officer.

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Child Protection Flow Chart

Discovery or Suspicion of Child Abuse if in doubt ACT

INFORM NAMED PERSON IN SCHOOL


Chris Parfitt Head Teacher
Carol Blythe Inclusion Manager
Keira Burnsall Deputy Head
who should take the following steps

Where it is clear that a Child Protection Referral is needed contact


Childrens Initial Contact Point 01274 437500 / Out of Hours
Emergency Duty Team 01274 431010
Where the named person(s) is not sure whether it is a child protection issue they may seek
advice from Childrens Services switchboard 01274 434343.
Named Persons may also seek advice from the Education Social Work Service 01274 439682 /
439651

If you are asked to monitor the situation, make sure you are clear what you are expected to
monitor, for how long and to whom you should feedback information.

Remember always make and keep a written record of all events and action taken, date
and sign each entry. Keep records confidential and secure and separate from the childs
curriculum file.

Ensure immediate completion and dispatch of the Common Child Protection Referral form. This
form can be accessed via Bradford Schools On-Line Useful Links Tab.
Retain a copy in school. Send copies to:
Childrens Social Care to the Area Office you made your referral to
Lead Officer Child Protection Margaret McMillan Towers, Princes Way, BRADFORD,
BD1 1NN
Useful Numbers:
Child Services Switchboard: 01274 434343
Emergency Duty Team: 01274 431010
Childrens Social Care Initial Contact Point: 01274 437500
Education Social Work Service: 01274 439682
Local Area Designated Officer: 01274 439384 (Alina Khan)
Safeguarding Child Protection Admin: 01274 435908
Rashid Karolia, Safeguarding for Mosques: 01274 434361 / 07582 100 996
The school safeguarding boards are in the main entrance and in the school staff
room.
Safeguarding Statement of Intent
At Fagley Primary School we are committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all of
our pupils so they can learn in a calm and secure atmosphere. We believe every pupil should be able to
participate in all school activities in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from harm. This
is the responsibility of every adult employed by, or invited to deliver services at Fagley Primary School.
We recognise our responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all our pupils by protecting them
from physical, sexual or emotional abuse, neglect and bullying.

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