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  • Safeguarding

    The following category includes questions that pertain to safeguarding in general and aims to test your overall understanding of the laws, policies, procedures and practices involved. If you are unsure about any question please select No.

  • Checklist sections

    1. Safeguarding
    2. Prevention
    3. Recognising
    4. Reporting & Recording
    5. Reviewing

  • Safeguarding 1 of 5

  • Do you understand what safeguarding is?
  • Do you have an understanding of how safeguarding fits in with your role and responsibilities?
  • Do you have knowledge of the law in relation to safeguarding e.g. The Care Act, The Mental Capacity Act?
  • Do you recognise that abuse "could happen here"?
  • Do you have access to separate policies and procedures for safeguarding children and adults?

  • Prevention

    This category recognises the vital role of prevention in safeguarding adults and will help you explore possible interventions. It will evaluate your understanding of this and how this relates to your policies, procedures and practices. If you are unsure about any question please select No.

  • Checklist sections

    1. Safeguarding
    2. Prevention
    3. Recognising
    4. Reporting & Recording
    5. Reviewing

  • Prevention 2 of 5

  • Do you feel equipped to understand issues in relation to safeguarding?
  • Can you demonstrate how you show a consistent and clear message about raising the awareness of abuse?
  • Do you know why recruiting the right people is important in safeguarding?
  • If you work with volunteers do you ensure they have a clear understanding of their role and how this relates to safeguarding?
  • Can you demonstrate how you are preventing safeguarding concerns from developing in the first place?
  • Do you know how to report concerns?
  • Can you provide a range of policies and procedures that would help safeguard individuals?

  • Recognising

    The questions below will help test your knowledge and awareness levels of recognising safeguarding concerns and to evaluate your current policies regarding recognising safeguarding issues. If you are unsure about any question please select No.

  • Checklist sections

    1. Safeguarding
    2. Prevention
    3. Recognising
    4. Reporting & Recording
    5. Reviewing

  • Recognising 3 of 5

  • Are you confident that you could recognise signs of abuse?
  • Do you understand which individuals are at risk of harm or are particularly vulnerable?
  • Where concerns have been reported or recognised, can you show that you have reacted quickly and appropriately in each case?
  • Can you show evidence that immediate risks are recognised?
  • Would you be able to recognise the difference between an issue of safety and safeguarding?
  • Are you aware of factors that may impact on an individual’s wellbeing?

  • Reporting & Recording

    By completing this category, you can review your current reporting and recording procedures and appraise your responses to safeguarding issues. If you are unsure about any question please select No.

  • Checklist sections

    1. Safeguarding
    2. Prevention
    3. Recognising
    4. Reporting & Recording
    5. Reviewing

  • Reporting & Recording 4 of 5

  • Are you aware that you have a duty to respond to a safeguarding concern?
  • Do you know how to correctly record and report instances of abuse and neglect?
  • Do you know who to contact should someone report a safeguarding concern to you, or you observe something you think is abuse?
  • Are you clear about how to involve the person who may be the victim of abuse?
  • Are you clear about high risk situations when you would act without the persons consent?
  • Can you show a clear understanding of how and when to share information?

  • Reviewing

    The questions below will help you to determine whether you have the right level of training in place as well as systems that allow for organisational/ individual reflection and learning from safeguarding concerns to improve practice. If you are unsure about any question please select No.

  • Checklist sections

    1. Safeguarding
    2. Prevention
    3. Recognising
    4. Reporting & Recording
    5. Reviewing

  • Reviewing 5 of 5

  • Do you have in place a process to monitor the number of safeguarding issues that arise?
  • Do you periodically review and reflect on any safeguarding allegations or concerns that have occurred?
  • Is training provided that equips you with the relevant skills and knowledge that supports your understanding of adult safeguarding?
  • Do you receive support to increase your confidence in managing safeguarding concerns?
  • Do you keep a record of safeguarding outcomes?

  • You’re nearly there...

    Click complete the checklist to access your unique PDF with responses to the questions or request an email copy below.

  • Checklist sections

    1. Safeguarding
    2. Prevention
    3. Recognising
    4. Reporting & Recording
    5. Reviewing
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