What does the data tell us?
All -representatives of LDC are responsible for reporting safeguarding concerns directly to the children and adult safeguarding protection agencies.
When a referral is made the representative of LDC -must complete LDC’s safeguarding referral form. These forms are logged for monitoring and reporting purposes and reviewed if any further action from the council is required.
There have been 30 safeguarding referrals to statutory protection agencies or the police since November 2022 when the policy was last reviewed, evidencing the need for this policy and associated procedure to be in place.
How it relates to/underpins our strategic ambitions
The LD2050 Strategy makes reference to safe communities in the Confident Communities priority – we understand that people want a clean, safe and healthy environment. This policy and its associated procedure support this ambition through providing clear guidelines to protect all children and adults at risk.