Safeguarding Policy & Procedures (Children & Adults at Risk)

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• Report immediately: All staff must report to the DSL and/or POP the same day. • Categorisation: DSL and POP review and determine response. • Action: May include supervision, mentoring, training, or disciplinary action. • Recording: All cases documented securely, monitored for patterns, and retained according to policy. Whistleblowing If staff cannot report internally, they may use the Whistleblowing Policy or contact the NSPCC Whistleblowing Advice Line . NSPCC Whistleblowing Advice Line. Key Principle Resignation, dismissal, or behaviour occurring outside work does not remove SCL’s duty to gather information, investigate, and refer where necessary. • LLCs may indicate emerging patterns and should always be monitored to prevent escalation to more serious concerns .

See process flowchart below for reporting low level concerns and allegations about staff.

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