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13.—(1) The registered person must prepare and implement a written policy which sets out—
(a)how children accommodated by the scheme are to be safeguarded from abuse or neglect; and
(b)the procedure to be followed in the event of an allegation of abuse or neglect.
(2) The procedure under paragraph (1)(b) must, in particular, provide for—
(a)liaison and co-operation with a local authority which is making a child protection enquiry in relation to a child accommodated by the scheme;
(b)the prompt referral to the local authority in whose area the scheme is situated of an allegation of abuse or neglect affecting a child accommodated by the scheme;
(c)notification (in accordance with regulation 26) of the instigation and outcome of a child protection enquiry in relation to a child accommodated by the scheme, to HMCI and the placing authority;
(d)consideration of the measures which may be necessary to protect children accommodated by the scheme following an allegation of abuse or neglect; and
(e)a requirement for employees to report a concern about the safety or welfare of a child provided with accommodation by the scheme to one of the following—
(i)the registered person;
(ii)a police officer;
(iii)an officer of HMCI;
(iv)an officer of the local authority in whose area accommodation is being provided by the scheme;
(v)an officer of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
(3) The registered person must prepare and implement—
(a)a written policy for the prevention of bullying of children provided with accommodation by the scheme, which, in particular, sets out the procedure for dealing with an allegation of bullying; and
(b)a procedure to be followed if a child provided with accommodation by the scheme goes missing, having regard to any relevant local authority or police protocols on missing children.
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