Safeguarding Referral Flowchart
A clear decision-tree flowchart helping teachers and school staff know when and how to make a safeguarding referral, from initial concern to formal action.
What's included
A single-page decision-tree flowchart designed for display in staffrooms and DSL offices. It guides staff through the key decision points when a safeguarding concern arises: whether to share with the DSL, whether to make an immediate referral to children's social care, and what to do in an emergency. Includes contact boxes for local children's services and the NSPCC Helpline.
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This is practical educational content to support families. For case-specific concerns about a child's safety, contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 or your local safeguarding team.
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