New concerns

What it is

Worries staff raise about a child's welfare.

Why it matters

Makes sure every concern is recorded and reaches the lead quickly.

When to use it

Any staff member logs a concern; the safeguarding lead reviews it.

Who uses it

Administrator

How to get here

1. Sign in as Administrator (see Signing in).
2. In the left menu, click Safety to open it.
3. Click New concerns.

What you see

New concerns · click the picture to enlarge

Buttons on this screen

• Show all — does what it says on the button.

Filling in the form

1. Click the New button at the top right.
2. Fill in the boxes. Boxes marked with a red * must be filled in (2 on this form).
3. Click Save at the bottom. If something is missing, the box turns red and tells you what to fix.

The form: New concerns · click the picture to enlarge

The fields

Field	Type	What to enter, and why
Pupil	choose	Pick the pupil you are worried about.
Date *	date	The day you saw or heard the concern.
Time (roughly)	text	About what time it was. A rough time is fine.
Where	text	The place it happened, such as the playground.
What you saw or heard *	long text	Write the facts in the words used. Leave out your opinions.
The pupil may be at risk right now	tick box	Turn on if the pupil may be in danger now. Tell a lead now.
Who	choose	Pick the other person involved in the concern, if known.
Describe them	text	If the person is not known, describe them as clearly as you can.

Types: text — type it in · number — digits only · date — click and pick from the calendar · choose — click and pick one from the list · pick one — click one of the options · switch / tick box — click to turn on or off · long text — type as much as you need · file — click to attach a file from your computer.

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