A MULTI-SKILLED ALLIANCE:
The safeguarding risks and issues are changing all the time, so there are no safeguarding experts. Instead, there are specialists who have a singular focus on safeguarding, bringing a unique set of skills and understanding to every organisation and situation. That is how we operate at The Safeguarding Alliance. We bring together a range of professionals from a diverse range of sectors, all of whom are passionate about safeguarding and have many years of experience in the field. We work with some of the world’s most high-profile organisations and are internationally renowned for our work helping to shape safeguarding practice.
AN INTERNATIONAL APPROACH:
Our Alliance consists of organisations from around the world who share a mutual passion and drive to put an end to safeguarding failings. We work with governments and organisations across the world, and act on an international level to encourage global standards and practices. We research, develop and promote policy and deliver education and training, all with the aim of driving forward safeguarding excellence.
Programme details:
This course has been designed to ensure that you take a systematic approach and understand the importance of evidencing when faced with a safeguarding concern.
As part of this course, The Safeguarding Alliance will provide you with a managing allegations of abuse policy and other relevant resources aimed to equip you with the confidence when making decisions.
The Course will explore:
- Understanding what allegation is and how allegations may arise
- Identify guidance in relation to managing allegations of abuse
- Examine roles and responsibilities in effectively managing allegation
- Understanding the importance of providing support to all those involved
- Understanding the importance of risk and critical incident management in mitigating moral panic
Session 1: It can happen here
- This session will explore the idea of ‘it can happen here’. Case studies will be shared as an introduction to the course. The importance of clear systems and procedures will be explored in relation to managing an allegation of abuse against staff and volunteers
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Break
Session 2: Communication, next steps and managing the outcome
- This session focuses on the importance of effective communication to key stakeholders throughout the process as well as identifying the next steps and managing the outcome.
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