Child Protection Person
Designated Child Protection Person (DCPP)
The Associated Board has appointed a designated child protection person who is responsible for dealing with any concerns about the protection of children. This person is the Director of Finance & Administration (DFA), contactable by telephone on +44 (0)20 7467 8223 or via email.
The role of the designated person(s) is to:
- know which outside child protection agency to contact in the event of a child protection concern coming to the notice of the Associated Board;
- provide information and advice on child protection within the Board;
- ensure that appropriate information is available at the time of referral and that the referral is confirmed in writing under confidential cover;
- liaise with local social services and other agencies, as appropriate;
- keep relevant people within the Board informed about any action taken and any further action required; for example, disciplinary action against a member of staff;
- ensure that a proper record is kept of any referral and action taken, and that this is kept safely and in confidence;
- advise the Board of child protection training needs; and
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liaise with the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) to review the operation of the Child Protection Policy regularly to ensure the procedures are working and that it complies with current best practice.
