Blackpool Homes will immediately notify the placing authority of any matter that may be actual or interpreted as being a Child Protection matter, as soon as it is brought to our attention.

During normal working hours, the social worker or team manager of the placing authority will be notified. Out of hours, the Emergency Duty team (or equivalent) will be informed and the social worker or team manager would then be notified at the next available time.

The Child Protection teams in both Staffordshire and the local authority, which is responsible for the young person, will also be notified, as will Commission for Social Care Inspection.

Child Protection training, information and awareness, forms part of the approval/induction process for all staff at Blackpool Homes irrespective of their designation.

Everyone is responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Sharing information and practice across agencies helps protect children. We recognise the Area Child Protection Committee as the designated multi-agency group with the authority to carry out this responsibility.