Child Protection Procedures - East Ayrshire Council

3.15.4.6 While the possible need for a fact finding exercise or
disciplinary proceedings must be taken into account, any
child protection investigation or measures must take
precedence over such actions.
Immediate action
3.15.4.7 As soon as possible after the allegation has been made by
the young person or relayed through a third party, the
allegation must be recorded. Hand-written notes must be
retained on file.
3.15.4.8 The Service Unit Manager for the child must be notified of
the allegations or suspicion immediately, as must the
Senior Manager of the host authority.
3.15.4.9 The Service Unit Manager for the child is responsible for
deciding whether child protection measures are required
and managing any subsequent investigation.
3.15.4.10 The Service Unit Manager must consult with the
designated Senior Manager of the placing authority and
they must consider whether any immediate action is
necessary.
3.15.4.11 Where the allegations are of a serious nature, the young
person or staff may need to be moved or the member of
staff made the subject of a precautionary suspension until
the allegation has been investigated and a plan of action
agreed. The Principal Officer (Children and Families and
Criminal Justice) should take account of the views of the
Service Unit Manager (Fieldwork), the Service Unit
Manager (Services) and the Manager for Residential Care
when making this decision.
3.15.4.12 The young person' s view regarding a move from the
establishment must be taken into account and disruption to
the young person's placement should be avoided where
possible.
3.15.4.13 In instances where suspension or disciplinary measures
may be required, the Senior Manager should consider
seeking advice from personnel services and/or legal
services.
Notification - local authority placements
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