Good governance helps an organisation prevent abuse and means it can respond quickly and with integrity when concerns arise.
Having a safe and healthy culture creates good attitudes towards safeguarding and ensures it is taken seriously by all.
A working policy document sets the standards and expectations an organisation has around safeguarding.
Safely recruiting your workers creates a barrier to those who may pose a risk from getting access to vulnerable groups.
Raising awareness of safeguarding equips workers and service users to identify, prevent, and respond to abuse.
Agreeing ways to work and communicate safely helps people keep themselves and others safe.
Responding well to concerns means people can be protected from harm and action taken to stop abuse.
Organisations that are open to all can support and work safely with those who may pose a risk.
Members are able to download our range of forms, templates, checklists, model policies and guidance documents. Find out how to become a member.