Report of a Disclosure from a child or young person (or vulnerable adult)

In the event of a disclosure a report should be written addressing the following points:

  • Name of Child/Young Person or Vulnerable Adult
  • Age of Child/Young Person or Vulnerable Adult
  • Date of Birth
  • Home address
  • Telephone number
  • Are you expressing your own concerns? Or those of someone else?
  • What is the nature of the allegation? Include dates, times, any special factors and other relevant information.
  • Make a clear distinction between what is fact, opinion or hearsay.
  • A description of any visible bruising or other injuries. Behavioural signs/indirect signs?
  • Witnesses to the incidents.
  • The child’s account, if it can be given, of what has happened and how any bruising or other injuries occurred.
  • Have the parents been contacted? If so what has been said?
  • Has anyone else been consulted? If so record details?
  • If it is not the child making the report has the child concerned been spoken to? If so what was said?
  • Has anyone been alleged to be the abuser? Record details.

On Completion please discuss this report with your HR Business Partner and send them a copy.

Attach the original to the Risk Assessment Form.