The steps trustees must take when a charity works with partners, to ensure resources are managed responsibly
Legal protections for people who raise concerns
How the Public Interest Disclosure Act protects any whistleblowing worker
What organisations are expected or obliged to do when concerns are raised
Find out about 'limitation periods' regarding certain types of claim
Guidance for managing specific aspects of safeguarding, such as running criminal records checks and whistleblowing
Information about DBS checks and tools to help you understand the law as it applies to the roles in your organisation
Information about getting DBS checks for staff and volunteers
How to identify potential risks when creating a new staff or volunteering role
How and when to ask about a staff member or volunteer's criminal history
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How to request and process DBS checks
Guidance on what checks you need to complete for people working overseas
Guidance on additional information you need to consider when carrying out DBS checks for trustees
Steps you need to take to keep data safe once DBS checks have been carried out
Guidance on what to do if a staff member or volunteer has a criminal record
Find out about whistleblowing, and the policies your organisation should have in place.
Questions you might ask yourself if you're thinking of raising a concern.
Find out about different types of concerns and ways they can be reported.
Find out why it's useful to stay up to date with safeguarding terminology
Find definitions of some of the most common safeguarding terminology