Safeguarding Training

There is a lot more to Safeguarding than just getting the DBS checks done. It is recognised that the protection of vulnerable groups is an important issue and needs to be managed effectively. Vulnerable groups can include Children, Young Persons, Disabled Persons, and Elderly Persons, as well as other groups.

We have recently been creating Safeguarding policies for several of our clients who are working on site with (potentially) vulnerable groups. In some cases, this includes work in Schools or Colleges, in other cases it is work on playing fields. There are many other situations where appropriate and proportionate arrangements need to be in place.

Safeguarding Training

In addition to creating the policies, we are also providing training for these companies. In addition to matters such as DBS checks, we are helping them to consider issues such as:

• policy/procedures
• segregation
• language
• dress
• attitude
• perception
• use of photo ID
• Etc

We are well placed to provide this important and detailed training as one of our consultants has considerable experience in managing contractors in educational environments

Don’t let Safeguarding Issues be a barrier to future work. Contact us now to start addressing the matter.

It is common practice now that employees undertake suitable training, to further help them gain the knowledge and skills to confidently deal with safeguarding issues. Many employers conduct such training with their staff or have it written into their policies to ensure all employees receive regular training.

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (SVGA 2006)

The SVGA 2006 was passed to help avoid harm, or risk of harm, by preventing people who are deemed unsuitable to work with children and vulnerable adults from gaining access to them through their work. The Independent Safeguarding Authority was established as a result of this Act. On 1 December 2012 the Criminal Records Bureau and Independent Safeguarding Authority merged to become the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Organisations with responsibility for providing services or personnel to vulnerable groups have a legal obligation to refer relevant information to the service.