The general principle is that the parents or carers of the adult or child/ren involved and the adult or child/ren where appropriate, should be informed about the allegation as soon as possible but only following discussion with the LADO/DOS.
Only information relevant to safeguarding the child or adult should be shared. It will be agreed in the Strategy Discussion or Strategy meeting who will undertake this and what information can be shared.
Examples where it may not be appropriate to inform parents, carers, adults or child/ren or their representative immediately could include where the allegation made is against a family member, or if the Police investigation could be hampered by informing the parent/carer, child, adult at risk or their representative. In these cases, the timings for the parents or carers being told must be confirmed with the relevant social services practitioner and Police.