Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
Good Practice Guide
- Treat all children, young people and vulnerable adults with respect
- Avoid inappropriate conduct in speech or action
- Challenge unacceptable behaviour
- Respect the right of individuals to privacy and dignity
- Be cautious when discussing sensitive issues with children, young people, vulnerable adults and parents/carers
Responding to Disclosure
- Do listen and continue to listen
- Do explain what will happen next
- Do report all allegations/suspicions of abuse discreetly to Incredible Kids Safeguarding nominated lead or deputy at earliest opportunity.
- Do seek help from medical staff, social services or the police if there is immediate risk
- Do write a factual account of the situation immediately and sign
- Do Not question or investigate
- Do Not pass judgement or draw conclusions
- Do Not appear shocked or angry
- Do Not promise confidentiality, but only tell others in the reporting process.
- Do Not confront the abuser / accused
- Do Not risk contaminating evidence
- Do Not discourage children, young people or vulnerable adults who want to talk to you about attitudes or behaviours of others
- Do Not allow yourself to be alone with children, young people or vulnerable adults
Important Contact Details
Incredible Kids Safeguarding Nominated Lead: Sandie Davis 07990584820
Incredible Kids Safeguarding Nominated Deputy: Jennie Prewett 07766252320