QUESTION 1
Does your organization/school/business have a written safeguarding young people policy statement and procedures for responding to safeguarding concerns?
- Yes
- No
- I'm not sure
QUESTION 2
Does your organization/school/business have a designated person responsible for safeguarding young people?
- Yes
- No
- I'm not sure
QUESTION 3
Does your organization/school/business provide regular training and reflection opportunities on safeguarding young people to its staff and volunteers?
- Yes
- No
- I'm not sure
QUESTION 4
Does your organization/school/business have a written behaviour code (Code of Conduct) for everyone in the organization?
- Yes
- No
- I'm not sure
QUESTION 5
Does your organization/school/business make sure that everyone feels comfortable about raising concerns?
- Yes
- No
- I'm not sure
QUESTION 6
Have the views and opinions of young people been incorporated in your safeguarding/school/business policies, procedures and practices?
- Yes
- No
- I'm not sure
QUESTION 7
Does your organization/school/business have a written procedure and reporting system for allegations made against an adult or young person working or volunteering for your organization?
- Yes
- No
- I'm not sure
QUESTION 8
Does your organization/school/business have a whistleblowing procedure for concerns about the way safeguarding is being managed in the organization?
- Yes
- No
- I'm not sure
QUESTION 9
Does your organization/school/business audit and update its safeguarding arrangements regularly?
- Yes
- No
- I'm not sure
QUESTION 10
Does your organization/school/business follow safe recruitment procedures, including background checks, for all staff and volunteers?
- Yes
- No
- I'm not sure
If you’ve not been able to tick YES all of the above questions, then your organization/school/business has some work to do to ensure the protection of every child and young person. The measures you need to make sure are in place are there to protect all children and young people from abuse, harm and neglect.
- It can be incredibly difficult for a young people to feel comfortable enough to come forward with details of abuse, so you need to make sure the procedure you have is as comforting and effective as possible.
- All procedures should be communicated to all members of staff so that whatever the situation, a young person can receive the vital support they need.
