If you are a worker with information or concerns about a child
Follow the London Child Protection Procedures (Edition 3) and discuss the issue with your manager or the designated professional in your organisation.
The concern may also need to be discussed with a senior member of staff within your agency in order to clarify the seriousness and urgency of the situation and to assist in deciding the next course of action.
The senior member of staff may be:
- A manager/supervisor
- The LSCB representative in your organisation
- A designated member of staff with responsibility for safeguarding children,
i.e.: designated nurse, doctor or teacher
Any discussions about a concern should be recorded by both parties.
If the practitioner with the concerns believes that this child or young person’s health or development is being impaired consideration should be given to making a referral to Children’s Social Care (contact details can be found on the ‘What to do if you are worried about a child’ page)
Whilst a member of the public may make an anonymous referral, meaning that they share their concerns without disclosing their identity, this is not an option for professionals, operating in a paid or unpaid capacity, who must always disclose their professional role and contact details.
Telephone referrals should be followed up in writing within 48 hours by the referrer by using the Multi-agency referral form.
Multi -Agency Referral Form
Brent LSCB has devised a form which could be used by all organisations if they wish to refer a case to Brent Children's Services for assessment and action.
The purpose of the form is to try to ensure that as much relevant information as possible is passed with the referral.
Should you need top make a referral, you can download a copy of the form below
The Inter-agency referral form can be downloaded here.
You must also contact the LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer) for allegations against staff.
For further information on 'Managing Allegations against staff Please go to the ‘Brent Policies & Procedures’ page.
LADO : Jean Cooper: 020 8937 3139
The form below should also be completed and sent to the LADO when an allegation is made against a professional working in Brent.
Notification to LADO
If you wish to make suggestions about safeguarding children practice in Brent please contact the LSCB representative from your organisation who can raise these issues at LSCB meetings.