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32 Escalation Protocol – Resolving Professional Differences

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Last Update: 17/12/2024

Creation Date: 20/03/2024

Expiry Date: 01/04/2025

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Escalation Protocol – Resolving Professional Differences

The Newcastle Safeguarding Children Partnership’s Escalation Protocol provides guidance for resolving professional disagreements in safeguarding practices.

This protocol prioritises respectful communication and collaboration to address disputes over responsibilities, thresholds of need, or safeguarding decisions while ensuring the child’s welfare remains paramount. The protocol outlines a structured escalation process through line management levels, with clear timescales to achieve timely resolutions.

If disagreements persist, they may escalate to senior leadership or the Partnership Chair for resolution. The document also encourages debriefing after disputes to maintain relationships and improve practices, with escalations monitored to inform future policy and collaboration.