The Leaders in Safeguarding Standard requires:

• Clear lines of accountability for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
• Committed governance arrangements and quality assurance processes
• Full compliance with all relevant statutory requirements and guidance
• Comprehensive, clear and effective safeguarding policies, procedures and systems
• Effective and appropriate information sharing
• Highly effective inter-agency working
• Safer recruitment practices
• Highly effective supervision and support
• High quality staff training and continuing professional development
• Very good staff awareness of safeguarding arrangements and effective day to day practice
• High priority is given to safeguarding the most vulnerable groups
• Accessible and effective whistleblowing arrangements
• Full and effective implementation of the ’Prevent’ duty
• Precise recording of information and concerns
• Good understanding of the requirements for confidentiality
• Effective risk assessment and risk management arrangements
• Good first aid and health and safety arrangements