Allegations Management
Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust takes the safeguarding of its pupils very seriously and we recognise that it is extremely important that any safeguarding concerns or allegations made against a member of staff, supply staff, contractors or volunteers is managed quickly and effectively. It is also important that low level safeguarding concerns are recognised and reported so behaviours can be appropriately managed.
Allegations made against a member of staff, supply staff, contractors or a volunteer should be reported to the Headteacher. Allegations involving the Headteacher should be reported to the Chair of Governors. Allegations against the central team or Trustees should be reported to the CEO. Allegations against the CEO should be reported to the Clerk to the Board of Trustees and the Chair of the Trust Board. The Headteacher, Chair or CEO (as appropriate) will then contact the local authority designated officer (LADO) as soon as possible (but must be within 24 hours) and will then then act as the case manager.
What is a low-level concern?
A low-level concern is any concern that an adult has acted in a way that:
- is inconsistent with the staff code of conduct, including inappropriate conduct outside of work
- doesn’t meet the threshold of harm or is not considered serious enough for the school or college to refer to the local authority.
Report an allegation or low level concern about a member of staff, volunteer or individual working, contracting or volunteering at Lydeard St Lawrence School, through the methods listed below.
Low-level concerns are part of a spectrum of behaviour. This includes:
- inadvertent or thoughtless behaviour
- behaviour that might be considered inappropriate depending on the circumstances
- behaviour which is intended to enable abuse.
Report an allegation or a low level concern about a member of staff, volunteer, agency staff or contractor using the following methods of choice below:
Head of School Rebecca Lihou safeguarding@lstl.bwmat.org or rebecca.lihou@lstl.bwmat.org
Report an allegation or a low level concern about the Head of School
Alternatively you can seek further information and reporting methods through Somerset safeguarding Children Partnership.
Allegations Management - Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership