Child Protection Procedures - East Ayrshire Council

3.14.17.2 In instances where an allegation against a foster carer is
being investigated or discussed then many of the
considerations regarding parents, (Section 4, para 4.7) will
apply. The test will be the extent to which their presence
will either aid, or alternatively inhibit or preclude, a full and
proper consideration in the child’s interests.
3.14.17.3 Foster carers who attend the whole of the child protection
case conference should be sent a copy of the minute.
Foster carers not in attendance or in part attendance
should receive a written summary of the child protection
conference including the recommendations. The wording
of the summary should be submitted by the Chairperson to
all other participants for approval along with the minute
before being sent to the foster carers.
3.14.17.4 The only way in which the function of the child protection
conference differs when dealing with a child/young person
in foster care is that there is no provision for registration of
a child/young person in foster care.
3.15 Investigations of Allegations of Abuse of Children in Residential Care
3.15.1 Introduction
3.15.1.1 The investigation of allegations of abuse of children have
been included in these child protection procedures
because it is recognised that many children have been
abused whilst in residential care. All children, wherever or
whatever their circumstances, have a right to protection
from abusive situations. The only major difference
between these procedures and those for investigating
allegations of abuse of children in the community is that
registration is not included within the process for dealing
with allegations of abuse in residential care.
3.15.1.2 The process for investigating allegations or suspicions of
abuse where the young person is accommodated in a
residential establishment is similar to those outlined in
previous chapters that deal with children in the community.
This chapter concentrates specifically on the roles and
responsibilities of those involved in allegations or
suspicions of abuse within a residential establishment and
addresses the issue of investigations that may involve
more than one unitary authority.
3.15.1.3 Procedures will only work in the interests of young people
if they are located in a care setting where issues of young
peoples’ control and participation in decisions about dayto-day
care have been addressed.
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