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• Any safeguarding concerns or allegations relating to partners/contractors must be reported immediately using the same escalation process as for SCL staff outlined in Section Four of this policy. • All partners are required to comply with safeguarding responsibilities, reporting obligations, and supervision requirements as set out in contracts, agreements, and service level agreements.”
Record -Keeping and Retention Learner Safeguarding Records •
Document all concerns, disclosures, incidents, actions, and outcomes accurately and store securely. • Access is restricted to authorised staff (DSL, DDSLs, others as necessary), maintaining confidentiality and data protection compliance. • Retain records until the learner reaches 25 years of age, or longer if statutory guidance requires. • Do not destroy records while investigations, appeals, or statutory requirements are ongoing. • DSLs/DDSLs should regularly review records for completeness, accuracy, and patterns or emerging risks. Staff Safeguarding Records: • Accurately document allegations, low -level concerns, and investigations, storing securely. • Access is restricted to authorised staff (DSL, People Director, or others as necessary) with confidentiality and data protection compliance. • Retain records until normal retirement age, or 10 years from the allegation if younger. • Do not destroy records while investigations, appeals, or statutory requirements are ongoing.
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