roles

• roles of the CHS - to investigate referrals

  One role is to investigate referrals It is the job of the reporter look into any allegations or concerns that have been forwarded onto the hearing system. They will gather evidence and statements about the child’s actions, and then will make the decision whether or not a hearing needs to be held. According to the hearing system 75% of all referrals come from the police.
• roles of the CHS - to arrange a hearing

  Another role is to arrange a hearing. After a referral and an investigation, the reporter must decide if a panel should be organised. If this is the case then they will contact all the people that are involved including the panel members, the child’s school, the child and their family. For example, in attendance at a meeting you will always have the 3 panel members who are volunteers but you will also almost always have a teacher, the child, a social worker, a safeguarder and the family