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Safeguarding procedure
eastofnorth
January 27, 2011 23:37
I saw this alluded on the adopters board, but what is the correct channel for voicing concerns about the welfare of children? These boards are a public place, but it is also a nonprofit organisation, so I assume you have a policy for this?
Midge
January 28, 2011 07:41
Yes, they do have a policy, any charity who has anything to do with kids has to. The policy can vary from contacting the poster direct to reporting welfare concerns to the LA in which a poster lives, or a SW team involved with a child, and AUK have in the past gone this far.Midge
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Online Community Team
January 28, 2011 09:50
Good morningThanks for your posts. Just to confirm that any concerns about child welfare must be brought to our attention to ensure that the aprropriate action is taken.Best wishesOnline Community Team
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sparklez
January 28, 2011 13:31
Could I ask AUK, if needing to speak to any authority about a safeguarding issue (which I do understand) do you inform the member about the steps you have taken?
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Online Community Team
January 28, 2011 14:01
Good afternoon sparklezPlease see our Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy on the following page of the website:http://www.adoptionuk.org.uk/information/100173/104896/policiesandmanagement/Online Community Team
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Midge
January 28, 2011 14:55
Sparklez, I think you'll find that in almost any CP policy there will be a statement which says that there is no obligation to contact the parent as it is about safeguarding the child and their rights not the parents, hence schools, hospitals or any group can contact the authorities direct without any reference to the parents.
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sparklez
January 28, 2011 18:00
Thanks auk for the quick reply and the link to your policy. Thanks midge for your explanation too.
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eastofnorth
January 28, 2011 21:33
That's a very thorough policy. Wish we could post sections for everyone to review.
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