Multi-Agency Professional Differences Policy

The Herefordshire Multi-Agency Professional Differences Policy should be used when a professional has a concern or a professional difference with another agency decision or action related to a child or young person.

• Professional Differences Policy - September 2022 The policy explains the process to raise an escalation and respond to that challenge.
• Professional Differences Appendix 2 Blank Template The notification form should be used for any escalations that reach Stage 2

This guidance has been developed in line with the guidance set out in Working Together to Safeguard Children. It is a quick and straightforward means of resolving professional differences of view in specific cases.

See also:

• Professional Differences Policy - Briefing_Sept2022

Note: This guidance applies for all practitioners in Herefordshire and needs to be followed accordingly.