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
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Safeguarding children services
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.
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Safeguarding corporate policy
The must do’s for all non-children’s services employees and volunteers to ensure children and adults at risk are protected from harm.
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Safeguarding adults at risk
How children’s services and corporate departments employees and volunteers respond to any safeguarding concerns regarding adults at risk.
Forms and reporting
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Serious incidents form
When to use the serious safeguarding incident form
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Allegations
Guidelines and form to responding to safeguarding allegations.
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Death of a service user
How to report the death of a service user.
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Notification reporting - external
How to notify when an external safeguarding review has been started.
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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