Escalation Policy
LOCAL GUIDANCE
See: Pan-Dorset Escalation Policy.1. Introduction
At no time must professional disagreement detract from ensuring that the child is safeguarded. The child's welfare and safety must remain paramount throughout.
The Pan-Dorset Escalation Policy identifies a non-exhaustive list of potential areas of disagreement, guidance on preventing disputes and procedures to be followed when disputes cannot be resolved through discussion and negotiation between professionals at front line level.