LO4 - Disclosures of abuse: safeguarding policy & implementing safer working conditions Flashcards
what do all staff need to be aware of?
the safeguarding policy so they need to understand it, to report disclosures if any of the staff suspect any abuse.
why must all staff show proof of the safeguarding policy?
it’s good practice to get staff to sign to show that they have understood what the policy means.
what does this policy do?
this protects the setting as it’s a legal requirement.
what do staff need to make sure that they are doing?
they need to understand the required procedures within a setting so training needs to be done on a yearly basis.
as everyone should know what to do in every situation where can you seek advice from?
D = designated
S = safeguarding
L = leader
what is indirect disclosure?
noticing signs and symptoms or changes in behaviour
what is direct disclosure?
an individual informing someone about abuse that is happening (verbal disclosure or reports that they have been abused.)
what is whistleblowing?
reporting a colleague for wrong doing, protecting the whistle blower under the act from harassment, bullying and victimisation.
what is the idea of the whistleblowing act?
- confident to report.
- any inappropriate behaviour can be reported and then an investigation can be triggered.
- the person who reports is supported and protected.
what are the reporting arrangements?
- procedures must be strictly followed.
- report to the line manager, DSL, DPO straight away.
- record information factually - notes/body maps (for evidence)
- when reporting only ask open questions and try to avoid asking the same things.
what needs to happen with the security of records?
- secured securely, locked away, password protected
- only assessable to those people who need to see them in a professional capacity (data protection/GDPR) - need to know basis
- confidentiality is paramount (one of the most important things)
