Safeguarding Reports

Every organisation should produce a regular safeguarding report that is presented to the governance board at least once a year.

This should be produced by the Safeguarding Lead with oversight and support from the Designated Safeguarding Trustee.

The regularity, length and level of detail of the report will depend on the level of safeguarding risk of your organisation.

The Safeguarding report should include:

• Number and nature of concerns raised (overall, or by area).
• Number of referrals made to statutory services.
• Number of allegations against staff and volunteers.
• Number and progress of investigations of staff and volunteers.
• Safeguarding training record of staff and volunteers at all levels.
• Safer recruitment updates relating to staff and volunteers.
• Progress on any actions or recommendations made following a self-audit, external audit or any investigations.
• Plans and progress for updates to your safeguarding policy and any other relevant policies.
• Impact of any new legislation or guidance on your organisation.
• Any general observations on process or working practices including a review of any safeguarding related complaints.