Safeguarding Notice

Safeguarding

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