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- There is no restriction on which members of staff can act as an appropriate adult, though most schools are likely to expect the DSL and wider safeguarding team to do it. The appropriate adult should be the same sex as the pupil being searched, although the pupil can request an appropriate adult who is not of the same sex.
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What is an appropriate adult? The term appropriate adult is now used in several different contexts, including: Police custody: When a child or vulnerable person is detained in police custody, or agrees to a voluntary interview under caution (as required by the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, Code C)
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Under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), police must ensure that an “appropriate adult” is present to provide support whenever they detain in custody or voluntarily interview anyone who: 1. Is under 18 years old, or 2. they have reason to suspect is a “vulnerable” person. For children, this role is usually fulfilled by a parent or fa...
It’s worth noting, too, that the Act makes no distinction between young people with or without additional needs, and its definition of “vulnerable” is quite different to that which we would recognise in education. Nonetheless, by ensuring that all children have an “appropriate adult” assigned, young people are, in effect, treated as “vulnerable” in...
Beyond this reiterating/clarifying of rights, there are important practical ways in which “appropriate adults” can support: 1. Private conversations can be held at any time between the young person and their “appropriate adult”. This can help to provide respite and clarity at key moments. 2. Ensure that the young person understands what is being as...
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Appropriate adults safeguard the welfare, rights, and effective participation of children and vulnerable adults detained or questioned as suspects. NAAN is a charity and membership organisation, working to create a fairer justice system for children and vulnerable adults by maximising the effectiveness of the appropriate adult safeguard.
The role of the appropriate adult is to safeguard the interests, rights, entitlements and welfare of children and vulnerable people who are suspected of a criminal offence, ensuring that they are treated in a fair and just manner, and are able to participate effectively.
The Appropriate Adult expectation is new for KCSiE 2022. We explain what is required of DSLs & how to ensure your school or trust is ready for term.
Dec 19, 2014 · How to provide an appropriate adult in the community and custody. How to commission an appropriate adult service. How to assess and compare the costs of an appropriate adult scheme. The...
Apr 19, 2011 · This guide is aimed at non-professionals who are taking on the role of appropriate adult.
