Purpose of a S42 Enquiry
• The enquiry may involve a wide range of activities depending on the
circumstances.
• It will include interviewing people who have witnessed or been involved in the
incident.
• It might also involve reviewing records or policies and procedures.
• Sometimes other enquiries will also be needed under other procedures. For
example, if a criminal offence is suspected the police may undertake an
investigation, and if so, this will take priority.
• If the person is an employee, then a disciplinary process may be required.
There may also be a need for an internal incident investigation. A safeguarding
enquiry is separate from these, but often it is possible for organisations to work
together so that people do not need to be interviewed more than once.
• You may be asked to participate in safeguarding enquiries and reviews as
above.
• The safeguarding team can offer advice and support should this be required.