Safeguarding is a vital part of our work, so much so that it is part of everyone's contract of employment. In this section you can find out more about our policies and procedures and get information and guidance on how to report or respond to incidents. You can also access all our safeguarding forms.
Policies
Safeguarding Children (Children’s Services and Non-Children’s Services)
View information for all children’s services employees, foster carer's and adoptive carer's about your role, responsibility and expectations to ensure that children are protected from harm.
Safeguarding adults at risk
Find out how children’s services and corporate departments employees and volunteers respond to any safeguarding concerns regarding adults at risk.
Forms and reporting
Guidance
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Using technology and ensuring safeguarding during the Covid-19 pandemic
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Guidance for using Digital Platforms and on line working for staff members and volunteers
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Risk assessment for criminal records and related disclosures
- Current definition of regulated activity (England and Wales)
- Current definition of regulated activity (Northern Ireland)
- Regulated activity flowcharts
- Referral guidance
- Safeguarding in Retail