If the safeguarding allegation was made by a child or learner, then there is a need to consider if a referral to Children’s or Adult’s Social Care is required to determine whether that child or learner needs services or may have been abused by someone else; and/or. If the safeguarding allegation was deliberately invented or malicious by another adult, then this should be discussed with the Police and advice sought. Where disciplinary action is required use disciplinary or relevant procedures. The support needs of the person who was the subject of the safeguarding allegation. The support needs of a survivor of non-recent abuse. The SDSL with the PD must provide in writing feedback to the person who has been subject to the investigation, clarifying the outcome and any implications for their employment or role within SCL. This must be provided within five working days of the conclusion of the investigation. Lessons Learned At the end of the process of managing an allegation and its conclusions, the SDSL and the PD is responsible for the identification of any lessons learned from the operation of this procedure, the actions taken, and the support offered. This learning should feed into policy and procedural revisions and any plans for safeguarding training. Support In the case of an allegation against a member of colleagues, SCL is committed to offering appropriate support to: 1. The individual who made the allegation. 2. The individual who is the alleged victim. 3. The individual who is the alleged perpetrator (who will be supported by a named person, who is not also investigating the allegation).
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