Introduction and Context

Finding documentation

This screen concludes the exercise from the previous two screens.

Read the question opposite, then choose your answer from the options. Select the Done button when you have finished.

Do you know where the documentation relating to your organisation's approach to safeguarding is kept and how to access it?

Please select an answer

Yes

Good. Knowing where to find and how to access and use your organisation's safeguarding documentation is an important aspect of your safeguarding responsibilities.

It is the responsibility of the organisation to have these in place, but they must be accessible to everyone.

I think so

A good start. Knowing where to find and how to access and use your organisation's safeguarding documentation is an important aspect of your safeguarding responsibilities.

It is the responsibility of the organisation to have these in place, but they must be accessible to everyone.

Not really

Time to make some changes. Knowing where to find and how to access and use your organisation's safeguarding documentation is an important aspect of your safeguarding responsibilities.

If you are not sure what your organisation's approach to safeguarding is, ask the Designated Person or a member of the senior management team. An organisation's safeguarding policies, procedures and systems should be available to everyone and easily accessible.

It is the responsibility of the organisation to have these in place, so question how accessible the information is.

No

Time to make some changes. Knowing where to find and how to access and use your organisation's safeguarding documentation is an important aspect of your safeguarding responsibilities.

If you are not sure what your organisation's approach to safeguarding is, ask the Designated Person or a member of the senior management team. An organisation's safeguarding policies, procedures and systems should be available to everyone and easily accessible.

It is the responsibility of the organisation to have these in place, so question how accessible the information is.

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Personal support

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.