On this page you will find information about the changes in relation to managing allegations against professionals and volunteers working with children and young people.  You will also find the Department for Children, Schools and Families guidance for safer working practice.  Both documents need to be read together and it is important that all settings are aware of the guidance and implement it within their own organisation.

These documents are intended to support schools and settings in fulfilling their responsibilities as it enables a shared view to be reached on whether an allegation fits the criteria as set out in Working Together 2006, provides clarity about what further action is required and can avoid having to take retrospective action when an investigation may already be compromised.

If you have any specific queries in respect of the paper please contact Nicola Bennett who is the Integrated Safeguarding Officer for the children's service. If you would like to feedback any general issues to the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB).

Nicola_Bennett@bathnes.gov.uk   01225 396974