# The Local Authority Adoption Service (Wales) Regulations 2007, Regulation 14: Arrangements for the protection of children


Each local authority must prepare and implement a written policy which—
(a) is intended to safeguard from abuse or neglect every child placed for adoption by the authority or who may receive or is receiving adoption support services from the authority;
(b) sets out the procedure to be followed in the event of any allegation of abuse or neglect;
(c) ensures that the procedure in (b) is consistent with the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures;
(d) ensures that all allegations and incidents of abuse in relation to the agency’s staff or volunteers are investigated promptly and details of the investigation and action taken are recorded on a file set up and kept specially for that purpose, and that details are also placed on the service user’s record;
(e) ensures that separate records are kept in respect of:
(i) all staff, and any other persons employed or who are contracted for services,
(ii) complaints,
(iii) any allegations made against any person.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2007/1357/regulation/14 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-authority-adoption-service-wales-regulations-2007/regulation-14
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