If there is an allegation of child-on child abuse, contact the safeguarding lead, (Grant Carruthers) immediately, or the local authority's child protection services, or the police if there's an immediate risk to a child. The NSPCC Helpline can provide advice.
Do not promise confidentiality to a child, and instead, tell them you need to report concerns to people whose job it is to protect children.
What to do if you have concerns
1. Contact the Police:
If a child is in immediate danger or there is an urgent safeguarding concern, call 999 for the police. For non-emergencies, you can call 101.
2. Contact the organisations safeguarding lead, (Grant Carruthers)
3. Contact Local Child Protection Services:
Get in touch with your local authority's child protection services (Children's Services) for guidance and support.
4. Contact the NSPCC Helpline:
For advice and reassurance, call the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 or email help@nspcc.org.uk.
How to talk to a child
Never agree to keep a secret from a child, as you have a legal duty to report safeguarding concerns.
Tell the child they did nothing wrong and that you take what they say seriously.
Inform the child that you will need to speak to others who are responsible for protecting children.
Key Information
Make a written record of the incident, including the date, time, and location, and what was said.
He will then inform the commissioning authority.
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