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If the DLP is unsure whether reasonable grounds for concern exist s/he can informally consult with the local statutory agencies. S/he will be advised whether or not the matter requires a formal report.)

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There may be a number of grounds for concern:
• A specific indication from a child that s/he has been abused;
• An account by a person who saw the child being abused;
• Evidence, such as an injury or behaviour which is consistent both with abuse and unlikely to be caused another way;
• An injury or behaviour which is consistent both with abuse and with an innocent explanation but where there are corroborative indicators supporting the concern that it may be a case of abuse. An example of this would be a pattern of injuries, an implausible explanation, other indications of abuse, dysfunctional behaviour;
• Consistent indication, over a period of time that a child is suffering from emotional or physical neglect.
Poor practice is not necessarily a concern of abuse, but should be reported in line with the relevant procedures within the club/organisation.

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Other people, e.g. coaches or committee members, may need to be informed about information of a confidential nature on a ‘need to know basis.’ The legal principle that 'the welfare of the child is paramount' means that considerations of confidentiality should not be allowed to override the right of children to be protected from harm. Everyone in your organisation, including children, must be aware that they can never promise to keep secrets.