Document A4
Child Protection Information Pack Update
Coppull, St. John’s C of E Primary School CHILD PROTECTION POLICY & PROCEDURES INTRODUCTION (i) (ii)
This is a policy document which provides an overview of the school’s position and arrangements in respect of child protection and safeguarding ; Provides staff with clear Procedures about the action they should take in the event that they are concerned about a child or young person.
Important Sources of Further Information 1. Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE ) (DFE 2014) 2. Lancashire Safeguarding Children Board ‘Safeguarding Children Procedures’ (2011) - make explicit what action should be taken at the point of referral to Children’s Social Care (CSC, formerly Social Services) and thereafter 1 3. Working Together To Safeguard Children: A guide to inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children (HM Government, 2013); 4. Child Protection Information Pack (Lancashire LA Child Protection Service, 2004) – Electronic versions of these templates are contained within the CD Rom provided in the original CP pack and updated documents are available via the schools portal 5. What To Do If You’re Worried A Child Is Being Abused (Department of Health et al, 2003)
1 The LSCB Procedures replace the Area Child Protection Committee’s ‘Multi-Agency Policy, Guidance and Procedures’ The LSCB Procedures are available electronically and can be accessed via the LSCB web site:
www.lancashire.gov.uk/safeguardingchildrenboard/ April 2014 Safeguarding Unit Directorate for Children & Young People
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