1. — Children and Young Persons
(Care and Protection) Act 1998
— Mandatory reporting to Community
Services
— Centralised reporting through your
principal
The Law: refresher

4. • Information exchanged through the Principal
• Consent not required, although it is best practice
• Document and keep records of the info shared
• Standard templates must be used:
CuriaNet CSO HR/Child Protection/Keep Them Safe…
Ch16A Exchange of Information Rules
1. Must be for the safety welfare and
wellbeing of children
2. Must be to assist a plan, service,
investigation relating to child