Complaints and allegations

Use the resources below to ensure that you have a robust procedure in place for all complaints or allegations against teachers and school staff.

Managing whistleblowing
It’s important that leaders in your school or trust can recognise disclosures which fall under whistleblowing legislation – and know how to respond. Follow this guidance from employment lawyer Ian Deakin
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Whistleblowing model policy
Ensure that all staff, pupils and parents understand how to raise concerns through your whistleblowing policy, which you can tailor using our model document

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Allegations of abuse against staff
Use this template to create a document that explains procedures when allegations of abuse have been made against staff

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Investigating an allegation: checklist and step by step guide
If an allegation has been made which needs a formal investigation, there are steps that should be taken to ensure compliance. Tom Wallace explains the process and provides a checklist
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Supporting a member of staff accused of abuse
Suzanne O’Connell outlines how schools should exercise their duty of care towards a member of staff who faces allegations of abuse
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Managing whistleblowing