The Safeguarding Agenda, approach, policy, and position statement

Throughout this course, you will see references to the terms listed opposite.

Think about what you understand by each term, and then select the relevant heading in the table to find out more about it.

Click a heading opposite to find out more about Safeguarding Agenda, Approach to safeguarding, Safeguarding policy, Safeguarding position statement and Safer recruitment.

Safeguarding Agenda

The overall nationwide approach to safeguarding, which includes legislation, government advice, legal requirements and effective practice guidelines.

Approach to safeguarding

An organisation's own policies, procedures, and systems, including a code of conduct.

Safeguarding policy

An organisation's written commitment to safeguarding learners.

Safeguarding position statement

A short statement that highlights an organisation's approach to creating a safer learning environment.

Safer recruitment

When safeguarding considerations are incorporated into every stage of the recruitment process.

Click on a heading below for links to source of support

Support Me

The following links highlight sources of support for you if you are personally affected by any of the issues raised in this course. Select a link to open it in a new window.

Samaritans A confidential telephone or email listening service if you need to talk about your own experiences.

SupportLine Offers confidential emotional support by telephone, email and post, working to help develop healthy and positive coping strategies. They also keep details of counsellors, agencies and support groups throughout the UK.

Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse (HAVOCA) Provides support, friendship and advice for any adult whose life has been affected by childhood abuse.

Support for Learners

The following links highlight sources of support for learners or anyone else you know who may be personally affected by any of the issues raised in this course. Select a link to open it in a new window.

ChildLine Offers support, advice and guidance for anyone up to the age of 18 on a variety of topics, including abuse.

Respond A national, free service for children, young people, adults and elders with learning difficulties.

TheSite Young adult oriented searchable website offering support, advice and guidance on a wide range of topics, including abuse.

Information, Advice and Guidance

The following links highlight sources of further information, advice and guidance around the issues raised in this course. Select a link to open it in a new window.

Ann Craft Trust An organisation focused on safeguarding people with learning disabilities.

Department of Health The Department of Health website contains useful information about safeguarding adults.

Introduction and Context