I have been reported to SS

[mooning123]

I have a DS with ASD and LDs. he is 10 but cognitively much younger well.

anyhow, we went out the other day and whilst I was getting something from the house and DS was waiting outside for a minute, a lady living down the street and her 7 yo DD pass by. for whatever reason, DS dropped his trousers to show his bum to them. he has never done anything before.

Said lady is also a HV and when she passed by today and saw me outside told me, she would (or already has) reported us to social services over safeguarding concerns re DS as he mooned at them and I am clearly unable to keep him safe.

DS is very well looked after. But with a child with SN, sometimes, you take your eyes off them for a moment or two (generally speaking, DS is always with an adult).

I am terrified what will now happen? anybody any insight?

Hi OP,

A decision about the next step (eg whether there should be a phone call for more info, whether to just give advice to the referrer, whether to allocate for assessment, or whether to have a strategy discussion with the police -for the most serious referrals) should be made within 24hrs, usually quicker (ie same day, depending on the time the referral is received)
That doesn't always translate into a family being contacted very quickly, as if it's low level it might be overtaken by more urgent tasks. However, that does mean that if you want to find out you should be able to contact your local SS office and ask if there has been any referral made about you and your child, and if so what the decision is.
I do wonder if the HV didn't follow up their threat to refer you once they calmed down a bit.

I am 100% sure the referral was made. she was very clear about being legally obliged to report and not have a choice. will just wait and see then. thank you (but I won't be calling SS myself).