Whistleblowing - scenario
What should a whistleblowing procedure be? Answer the question opposite based on the scenario below.
One of your students tells you that Asif is always the last to be dropped off by the bus driver, even though he lives closest. It's rumoured that the driver has given Asif presents. When you ask Asif why this is, he seems evasive and not willing to talk about it. This raises some concerns about the conduct of the bus driver.
Read the question, then choose your answer from the options. Select the Done button when you have finished.
How should any concerns be handled?
Please select an answer
Approach the bus driver and challenge him.
No. You should not confront the bus driver with your allegations. The right procedure would be to report your concerns in confidence to your Designated Person.
A code of conduct ensures that all staff know what behaviour is acceptable. Your organisation's whistleblowing policy will set out clear guidelines of how to raise a concern and the response you can expect, as well as assuring confidentiality at all times. See the next unit for further details of safeguarding policies and reporting procedures.
Schedule it as an agenda item at the next staff meeting.
No. You should not schedule it as an agenda item at the next staff meeting. The right procedure would be to report your concerns in confidence to your Designated Person.
A code of conduct ensures that all staff know what behaviour is acceptable. Your organisation's whistleblowing policy will set out clear guidelines of how to raise a concern and the response you can expect, as well as assuring confidentiality at all times. See the next unit for further details of safeguarding policies and reporting procedures.
Report your concerns in confidence to your Designated Person.
Yes. You should report your concerns in confidence to your Designated Person.
A code of conduct ensures that all staff know what behaviour is acceptable. Your organisation's whistleblowing policy will set out clear guidelines of how to raise a concern and the response you can expect, as well as assuring confidentiality at all times. See the next unit for further details of safeguarding policies and reporting procedures.
Call Asif's parents and tell them.
No. You should not call Asif's parents and tell them. The right procedure would be to report your concerns in confidence to your Designated Person.
A code of conduct ensures that all staff know what behaviour is acceptable. Your organisation's whistleblowing policy will set out clear guidelines of how to raise a concern and the response you can expect, as well as assuring confidentiality at all times. See the next unit for further details of safeguarding policies and reporting procedures.