5.04.1 Immediate Protection Following the Strategy Discussion
5.4.1 If the Strategy Discussion agrees that a child needs to be protected then consideration should be given to protecting the child on a voluntary basis. A parent may take action to remove an alleged perpetrator or the latter may agree to leave the home. A parent may agree that a child can stay in or move to a safe place such as the home of a relative, a foster home or a hospital. Parents should be made aware that legal action may be taken to protect the child if such arrangements break down.
5.4.2 Legal advice will be obtained by Social Care if voluntary action cannot be taken to protect the child. If it is necessary to remove a child, Social Care will normally apply for an Emergency Protection Order, unless a child’s safety is at immediate risk; in such cases the Police have powers to remove a child.
