Safeguarding

Introduction to safeguarding for trustees

Key safeguarding questions for trustees to consider

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Responsibilities of a lead trustee for safeguarding

Find out about a lead trustee for safeguarding's role and responsibilities

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About safeguarding reports

What are safeguarding reports and how can trustees work with them?

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Working with the CEO

How trustees can work with their organisation's CEO to ensure good safeguarding

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Safeguarding for designated safeguarding leads

A quick reference guide to help you carry out your role as a designated safeguarding lead

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Responsibilities of a designated safeguarding lead

The responsibilities of a designated safeguarding lead and how they can ensure good practice

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What does the role include?

What are the roles and responsibilities of a designated safeguarding lead?

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Who can be designated safeguarding lead?

A guide to safeguarding leads and who is best suited to the role

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Skills and abilities needed for the role

Guidance on what skills a designated safeguarding lead needs

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Training and development

Find out more about what training a designated safeguarding lead can undertake

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Join our powerful journey: Power & integrity launch

  • Equity, diversity and inclusion
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  • Governance

Volunteering round-up: January 2022

  • Involving volunteers
  • Funding and income
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Five reasons why understanding the law helps build safer organisations

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Choosing the right DBS check

Learn how to decide which DBS checks to apply for.

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Criminal records

Find out when to ask about criminal history and how to handle employing someone with a criminal record.

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Risk assessing new staff and volunteer roles

Identify the safeguarding risks of a new staff or volunteer role before deciding which DBS check may be appropriate.

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Checks for trustees

Learn more about what kind of DBS check a new trustee might need.

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Help and support

Learn about keeping information safe, how to process ID checks and more.

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Designated safeguarding leads in charities (1 day)

This one-day training course provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of safeguarding leads in charities in England.