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