Child Protection Officer definition

Child Protection Officer means a person appointed as Child Protection Officer under section 11;
Child Protection Officer means a Child Protection Officer appointed under sub-section (2) of section 10;
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;

Examples of Child Protection Officer in a sentence

  • 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.

  • 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 a member of staff is uncertain about the answer to a question, or indeed whether they should answer it, they will seek guidance from the Head of School or a Child Protection Officer.

  • Any safeguarding or child protection issues must be acted upon immediately by informing the Designated Child Protection Officer.

  • It is essential that the member of staff should explain to the child that the information might need to be passed on to a designated Child Protection Officer who may make a record and follow child protection procedures if necessary.


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
Child Protection Officer means a person appointed as Child Protection Officer undersection 11;
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];
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;