Reporting concerns
Each organisation should have safeguarding policies, procedures and systems appropriate to its context.
However, there are universal steps to follow if a cause for concern or an allegation has been brought to your attention - use the Next item button opposite to show these steps.
Listen
Always accept what has been said without judgement.
Don't question or investigate yourself.
Never promise confidentiality.
Act
Write down your concern or what you have been told.
If arising from a conversation, this report should be verbatim and include relevant contextual information, such as the time and date.
Sign the report and take it directly to the Designated Person, or their deputy or the organisation leader if the Designated Person is the focus of the concern.