Whistleblowing Policy and Procedure for Schools

15.1 The Council’s Monitoring Officer (Assistant Chief Executive) will keep a central register of all concerns raised relating to The Buckinghamshire Council and Schools. Confidential HR records of the outcome of any concerns raised will also be maintained.

15.2 The Chair of Governors should also keep a record of concerns raised within the School. Records should not be kept on the file of the individual who raised the concern under any circumstances.

15.3 As part of the ongoing review of the effectiveness of this policy, an annual report will be issued to the The Buckinghamshire Council Regulatory and Audit Committee of all concerns raised under the Whistleblowing policy.