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Safeguarding Entry

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ArtistAndMusician · 31/01/2023 19:04

Have to keep this vague but need help.

Added an incident onto our school's online safeguarding software. I have had my access to the incident revoked, and my entry has been edited and a portion deleted by DSL (confirmed by colleague). NSPCC whistleblowing advice line say this doesn't meet the threshold for LADO.

Where next? Union?

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TortolaParadise · 31/01/2023 19:38

You can ask why the edits were made. Ask the lead DSL for follow up feedback. Depending on what is said you may be clearer about what to do next.
Sorry I can't be more helpful.

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ArtistAndMusician · 31/01/2023 19:53

Hard to be helpful when I have to be vague! Thank you, I will ask why.

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Postapocalypticcowgirl · 31/01/2023 20:55

I'm not really sure it's a union one, although do speak to your rep if you have concerns.

I do think asking why it has been edited is worthwhile.

Are the edits under your name? I would ask via email so you have a record showing edits were made.

Anothernameanother · 31/01/2023 21:30

Ask why edits were made.

Did it include some inference or assumption?

TortolaParadise · 01/02/2023 22:31

Any update?

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ArtistAndMusician · 02/02/2023 05:54

Still under investigation at the moment.

There was no inference or assumption. Wording was changed and a portion of the incident was removed.

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Ionacat · 02/02/2023 20:45

I know you’re being vague but:

If you’re mentioning LADO, then this could be this a concern about a staff member or volunteer. If it is, then certainly in our organisation this has to be reported separately and there is a separate process, so any records would be amended. Check the low level concerns policy or relevant section of your safeguarding policy.

If you’ve made a report about a child and a DSL has edited the entry, then whatever system will have logged this. Firstly professionally challenge and ask why, there may be a valid reason which they may or may not be able to disclose, if you are unhappy with the response and want to take it further then use the whistleblowing policy.

TortolaParadise · 07/02/2023 23:21

I hope you are alright.

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ArtistAndMusician · 08/02/2023 07:14

Hi all good thanks. Have escalated and had no response. Will email today asking for a response by Friday

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TortolaParadise · 08/02/2023 07:18

Great plan.

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ArtistAndMusician · 11/02/2023 12:56

Quick update - it is being taken incredibly seriously. No outcome yet but I have confidence now that it's being looked into fully.

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TortolaParadise · 11/02/2023 14:04

That is good news. Enjoy the half term break.

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