Leaders in Safeguarding
THE LEADERS IN SAFEGUARDING STANDARD
The Leaders in Safeguarding Standard requires:
- Clear lines of accountability for safeguarding children and adults at risk
- Committed governance and effective safeguarding quality assurance processes
- Full compliance with all relevant statutory requirements and guidance
- Comprehensive, clear and effective safeguarding policies, procedures and systems
- Accessible and effective whistleblowing arrangements
- Effective and appropriate information sharing
- Highly effective inter-agency working
- Highly effective supervision and support
- High priority is given to safeguarding the most vulnerable groups
- Precise recording of information and concerns
- Thorough and effective risk assessment and risk management arrangements
- Effective safer recruitment practices
- Highly effective staff training and continuing professional development
- Staff awareness of safeguarding arrangements and day to day practice are good
- Full and effective implementation of the ’Prevent’ duty
- Staff and service users feel safe and supported and receive appropriate information to help keep themselves and each other safe
Receiving our Gold Award has been highlighted in a published inspection report as Outstanding Practice
More about the Leaders in Safeguarding Standard
We firmly believe that our Safeguarding Standard can be reached by all organisations that provide services for children, young people and adults at risk. Our consultants are experienced safeguarding professionals from health, education and social care backgrounds. Our safeguarding audit process is thorough and highly effective. Your audit report will contain recommendations to improve any aspects of your work which do not meet our standards.
We can help you to establish outstanding safeguarding arrangements and offer support, planning, and training to further strengthen your services. Following your audit we can support you in addressing any areas requiring improvement or causing concern.
Meeting our Standards provides you with increased confidence to face statutory inspection. Displaying the Leaders in Safeguarding Quality Mark shows that your policies, procedures and everyday practices have been checked by our experts. The Quality Mark demonstrates to your clients and customers that you prioritise safeguarding and that you are serious about ensuring safety and promoting welfare in the services you provide.
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