Child Protection Officer definition

Child Protection Officer means a person appointed as Child Protection Officer under section 11;
Child Protection Officer means the person appointed to develop and communicate the Child Protection Guidelines and to deal with related issues, and who will work with the Designated Liaison Person as appropriate;
Child Protection Officer means a person appointed as a child protection officer in terms of section 46 of the Children’s Act [Chapter 5:06];

Examples of Child Protection Officer in a sentence

  • The Child Protection Officer should ensure all practical arrangements have been addressed and act as the main contact for dealing with any concerns about the safety and welfare of children whilst away from home.

  • If necessary, they should speak to the Designated Child Protection Governor (Chair of Governors) or the LA Designated Child Protection Officer (LADO) via the DSL, if they are not the same person – see Whistleblowing Policy.

  • If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in Chetham’s, s/he must report any concerns to Chetham’s Child Protection Officer or to the Head (as appropriate).

  • The Club Child Protection Officer is the lead contact for all Club members in the event of any child protection concerns.

  • The school will look to the NSCB and in particular the Authority’s Child Protection Officer for Education (CPO) for guidance and support in all child protection matters in assisting the school’s designated person.


More Definitions of Child Protection Officer

Child Protection Officer means a Child Protection Officer appointed under Section 11 of this Act;
Child Protection Officer means a Child Protection Officer appointed under sub-section (2) of section 10;
Child Protection Officer means a child protection officer appointed
Child Protection Officer means a person appointed as Child Protection Officer undersection 11;
Child Protection Officer means a person appointed under section 15 of this Act;
Child Protection Officer means a person appointed under this Act; (j). “Child-in-need-of-care” means a child who: -
Child Protection Officer means a person who has statutory authority or responsibility for undertaking child protection work within a Department;