Records retention and storage guidelines Page 1 of 11 Child protection records retention and storage guidelines Guidance to help organisations understand the principles of keeping and managing records about child protection concerns. September 2022...
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Records retention and storage guidelines Page 1 of 11 Child protection records retention and storage guidelines Guidance to help organisations understand the principles of keeping and managing records about child protection concerns. September 2022 Background If an organisation needs to hold records about a child or adult for any reason, it should have policies and procedures in place regarding the retention and storage of that information. As well as this, as part of its safeguarding policy and procedures, every organisation should have clear guidelines for the retention, storage and destruction of child protection records. These are records which relate to concerns about a child’s welfare and safety, and/or concerns about possible risks posed by people working or volunteering with children. Each nation of the UK has legislation and guidance about the retention and storage of child protection records. Some sectors, such as education, have their own specific guidance. Official inquirie
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