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o Behaved in a way that breaches the Code of Conduct or raises a Prevent concern. o Been involved in incidents concerning their own child/family that suggest unsuitability. o Any non-recent allegations must also be treated with statutory rigor. How Allegations or Concerns May Arise Concerns or safeguarding allegations may arise from a variety of sources (not exhaustive): • Direct allegation from a learner, parent, or carer. • Observation of behaviour causing concern. • Complaints, grievances, or disciplinary processes within SCL. • Notification from police, local authority, or other statutory agencies. • Information from DBS checks or renewal processes indicating possible offences or risks. • Self-disclosure by a member of staff regarding harm to a learner or related offences. • Information shared by colleagues, training delegates, visitors, or members of the public. • Communications received via email, phone, letter, or social media. • Behaviour outside of work that may make a staff member unsuitable to work with learners. All concerns must be reported without delay to the DSL and/or People Team. Procedures must be followed consistently, regardless of how the allegation arises or the source. Reporting and Initial Action • Immediate Reporting: All staff must report concerns, low-level concerns, or allegations to the DSL and/or People Team on the same day. • Categorisation : DSL and People Team review and determine the appropriate response. • Case Manager: o Normally, the DSL + People Director act as case manager for investigations. o If there is a conflict of interest or other reasons, the case manager role may be delegated to the Principal, Deputy Principal, CEdO or CEO.
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