6. Concerns about adults who work with children

Key points

• The needs of the child are paramount.
•  All settings must have a whistleblowing policy.
• There should be a culture within the setting that allows staff to feel safe to share concerns and be clear about the process.
• Parents/carers must be clear about the process to follow to raise concerns.
• The flowchart detailing the process must be clearly visible to all in the setting.
• All concerns should be reported to the LADO within one working day.

Further information

Working Together to Safeguard Children Working together to safeguard children 2023: statutory guidance

Norfolk Safeguarding Children Partnership (NSCP) Norfolk Safeguarding Children Partnership

Ofsted Ofsted - GOV.UK

Children Act 1989 The Children Act 1989 guidance and regulations