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• All decisions, rationale, and planned actions must be recorded securely on the colleague’s file. The initial plan should consider the following four strands: Strands 1. Social care : child protection enquiries and assessment about whether learner needs protection or services. 2. Police : A police investigation if a criminal offence may have been committed. 3. Employer : Consideration by an employer of disciplinary action in respect of the individual. 4. Referrals : Disclosure & Barring Service and/or professional/regulatory bodies.
Statutory Notifications • All LADO referrals must be made within 1 working day .
• Internal investigations do not replace statutory external investigations. • SCL (as contractor) must notify the DfE via the Customer Help Portal when referrals are made for sexual violence or staff abuse to social care, police, or LADO and/or incidents or referrals relate to Prevent duty concerns. • Regulatory notifications (DBS etc) must be completed when statutory thresholds are met. Low Level Concerns SCL is committed to the highest professional standards to safeguard learners and maintain a safe, respectful culture. This section provides a summary only, of Low Level Concerns process and should be read in conjunction with the Code of Conduct & Low-Level Concerns Policy (2025–26) which provides detailed step by step procedures. Purpose: • Protect learners and staff where concerns arise about staff behaviour. • Ensure a fair, transparent, and robust process for managing concerns, LLCs, and safeguarding allegations. • Promote early intervention, accountability, and a safer culture across all SCL provisions. Examples of Low-Level Concerns: • Inappropriate jokes or language. • Minor boundary breaches or unprofessional contact.
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