What information do you need to make a referral?
Renfrewshire child protection guidance
Concerns about harm to a child from abuse, neglect, exploitation, or violence should be reported without delay to Social Work or to the Police in situations where risk is immediate.
When making a referral please give as much information as you have and give consideration to the checklist below These are the questions that the receiver of the referral will ask:
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Key Considerations Checklist—Referrals |
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Date, time and method of referral? |
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Referrer’s name, contact details and involvement with the family? |
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The child’s full name, age, date of birth and address? The child’s current whereabouts and who they are with? Based on information is the child is in imminent danger? |
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The name, age and address of the child’s parents/carers? |
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Details of any adults who have care of the child- their names, DOB, address etc? |
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Description of the incident prompting the referral including details of the alleged perpetrator, and where, when and what may have happened |
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Details of other children who may also be at risk? |
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Details of any other person known to have information on the alleged or suspected abuse? |
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Any other agencies currently involved with the family e g Health visitor, Teacher, School Nurse or any other Health professional involved with the family (including the parents/carers)? |
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Any previous concerns about this child or other children in the household? |
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Whether the children have any disabilities or special needs? |
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Any cultural or religious factors which need to be taken into account? |
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Whether the parents/ carers are aware of the concerns and if so their response? |