Respond to a child protection referral
Children's and adult social care practitioner: Respond to a child protection referral. Starts when: A referral raises concern about a child. Steps: Decide within one working day; Strategy discussion; Section 47 enquiry; Decide on a conference; Record. Done when: The referral shows the decision within one working day and the enquiry outcome. Rules that apply: Children Act 1989 s47; Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023.