Safeguarding – Useful Information
Free Safeguarding Policy Templates:
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Charity Excellence Foundation
Download a free safeguarding policy template (Word format) ideal for small charities and community groups. -
Ann Craft Trust
Access multiple safeguarding adults policy and procedure templates.
Steps to Strengthen Your Safeguarding Practices:
- Identify and assess risks based on your activities and who you support.
- Develop a clear safeguarding policy, including:
- Reporting procedures
- A staff and volunteer code of conduct
- A safeguarding risk register
- Make your policy accessible to all staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries.
- Carry out necessary checks (e.g., DBS checks for staff, volunteers, trustees).
- Establish procedures for handling incidents, including secure record-keeping.
- Develop related policies on bullying, harassment, and whistleblowing.
- Create a safeguarding culture led by trustees and senior staff.
- Review your policy annually and update as needed.
- Provide regular training for staff and volunteers.
- Allocate resources and define responsibilities for safeguarding across your organisation.
Remember: Safeguarding is an ongoing process. Review regularly and adapt as your organisation grows.
The following website links will have more information for you to refer too.
- https://www.ncvo.org.uk/help-and-guidance/safeguarding/steps-safer-organisation/policies-and-procedures/
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/safeguarding-for-charities-and-trustees
- https://www.charityconnect.co.uk/post/safeguarding-policies/2888
- Help us to stop adult abuse: pdf
- Guidance on developing safeguarding adults policy Safeguarding Adults – Guidance on developing a Policy
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/care-act-2014-statutory-guidance-for-implementation
- NSPCC Model policy and guidance
Writing safeguarding policies and procedures | NSPCC Learning
NSPCC Resources | NSPCC Learning
- Working together to safeguard Children
Working together to safeguard children – GOV.UK
- 8 steps to safeguarding and child protection
8 steps to safeguarding and child protection | NSPCC Learning
- Are you worried about a child? Use this page to find out what to do if you are worried about a child.
Are you worried about a child | ISCP