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PAT WELCOMES CHILD PROTECTION GUIDANCE

21 November 2005

The Professional Association of Teachers (PAT) has welcomed the DfES's guidance Safeguarding Children in Education: Dealing With Allegations of Abuse Against Teachers and Other Staff, which is due to be published today (21 November 2005).

PAT Solicitor David Brierley said: “We are very pleased to see that the guidance is focusing on dealing with allegations quickly and consistently.

"These procedures have to take as long as necessary but not longer than necessary.

"We welcome the advice that employers should be proactive in progressing cases rather than letting them take their course for indefinite periods of time.

"This guidance recognises that there should be basic safeguards and rights for school staff accused of abuse. They are entitled to expect support from all the relevant agencies. In our view, they are also entitled to anonymity and we are disappointed that the Government does not agree."



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