Examples of Good Practice advice intended for LEAs |
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Handbook for LEA staff to respond to allegations of child abuse

Overview of Kent's new arrangements
Document outlining Kent Council's establishment of a Children's Safeguards Service.

Overview of Surrey's new arrangements
Document outlining Surrey Council's services for children and young people.

Managing the Aftermath of Unfounded and Unsubstantiated Allegations
The above document is aimed primarily at LEA officers to advise Headteachers, Governors and managers who are faced with a child protection allegation against a member of staff.
Staff Subject to Allegations — Thresholds for and Alternatives to Suspension
The above document is aimed primarily at LEA officers to advise Headteachers, Governors and Managers who are faced with child protection allegations against staff. This document sets out guidance on the use of suspension and considers a range of suitable, safe alternatives.
These packs consist of training programmes that Local Education Authorities can provide to prospective and existing governors.

The following documents have been produced by the IRSC network to be used for training of school support staff and teaching assistants
Training Material for School Support Staff and Teaching Assistants
Handout 1 — Values and Beliefs
Handout 3 — Referral Flowchart

Guidance notes on education voluntarily at home by parents.
These notes are aimed at area education offices, ESW Service and the Curriculum and Management Advisory Service (CAMAS)


