Safeguarding policy

7. Inter-Agency disputes, escalation policies and Challenge logs

1. 7.1. If you are concerned about or unhappy with the decisions or action / lack of action of another agency when referring a case or securing their involvement in supporting an individual, this can be escalated by the Designated Safeguarding Officer or their Deputy. The NSCP and NSAB's Escalation Policies and Protocols require Designated Safeguarding Officers in all agencies to act on issues which are escalated to them by partners, challenging their own staff regarding the concerns raised and seeking assurance about the appropriateness of decisions and actions.
2. 7.2. The NSCP and NSAB maintain records of any challenges made, to identify issues which might require additional local guidance to provide clarification for the future.