Allegations Management
Purpose of the course
- To ensure that all organisations that provide services to children, or provide staff or volunteers to work with or care for children, operate a procedure for handling allegations against staff that are consistent with the following
- Working Together to Safeguard Children: Appendix 5(2006)
- BSCB Allegations against Staff, Carers and Volunteers
- Section 11 Children’s Act 2004 and Section 175 Education Act 2002; places duties on organisations and individuals to safeguard and promote the welfare of children
What will the course cover?
- The national guidance and BSCB procedures will be highlighted.
- There will be an opportunity to clarify the thresholds for “having been harmed or likely to be harmed”
- The briefing will clarify the role and responsibility that managers have in ensuring that their organisation follows the procedures.
- The role of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) will be explained.
Who will present the course?
The Principal Care Manager for the Safeguarding Children and Reviewing Unit, Mel John- Ross, who is also the LADO will be presenting alongside Jenni Whitehead, Child Protection Development Officer for Education Bradford.
Tuesday 23rd September 08 – New Mill – 09:30-12:30
Tuesday 23rd September 08 – New Mill – 13:30-16:30
Tuesday 25th November 08 – Douglas Mill – 09:30-12:30
Tuesday 25th November 08 – Douglas Mill – 13:30-16:30
How do I apply?
Please contact: Rachael Hammond
Training Administrator, BSCB Training Unit, Olicana House, BD1 5RE 01274 432912
Email: Rachael.Hammond@bradford.gov.uk
The BSCB welcomes participants from Agencies or Organisations who are not part of the BSCB but there may be a charge of £50 for attending the course. 01274 43 2912
*Due to the high demand for these courses it is important that you inform us in advance if you cannot attend. You may be charged if you fail to attend a course and do not inform us.
