Guest Spiral Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Hi there, just wondering whether anyone can help. We have a child with two folders - one is their development folder and they will get that when they leave. The other folder is full of comments and concerns and is close to being a safeguarding concern (there isn't enough for it to be taken that far yet). The parent's live apart and the absent parent would like to see the other folder. This parent is incredibly caring and very worried about the other parent's care of their child. Am I able to show this to the absent parent or would they need a solicitor's request? Thankyou, Spiral :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristina Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 If you can get some advice from Lawcall or Acas. We had a similar case a couple of months ago and in the end it came down to parental responsbility, so get some advice so you are covered!! Kris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowlow Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 If you can get some advice from Lawcall or Acas. We had a similar case a couple of months ago and in the end it came down to parental responsbility, so get some advice so you are covered!! Kris I would totally agree although even if it was a safeguarding issue I think that parents (with parental responsibility) have a right to see any records you keep on children however 'damning' they might be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fimbo Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I thought that as long as they have parental responsibility, and the information would not put the child at risk of harm, then you may divulge it. But I would also contact your local safeguarding team to clarify. Has anyone else raised concerns regarding this child , as it seems if both you and the absent parent have concerns...then there may be an issue, again...I would, contact your safeguarding team for help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spiral Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Thank you everyone, all sorted. If the child was biorn after 2003 the law states both parents remail as having parental responsibility so I can divulge - esp as it is in the child's interest. Legally, I could be sited in a divorce etc, but as I have not had anything to do with either parent on a personal level I can't be seen as acting in anyone's interest other than the child's. Spiral :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Good luck Spiral.......hope it all works out OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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