1. Hampshire Futures
Safeguarding Update
July 2017

2. Who needs safeguarding? Vulnerable adults
“An adult who is or may be in need of community care services by reason of mental or other disability, age or illness; and is or may be unable to take care of him or herself, or unable to protect him or herself against significant harm or exploitation”
Children & young people
“ child is anyone who has not yet reached their 18th birthday”

3. What staff should know & do?
Safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children, young people & adults is everyone’s responsibility
A co-ordinated approach to safeguarding

4. The role of centre staff
Staff are in a position to identify concerns early to prevent concerns from escalating
A designated safeguarding lead (DSL) will provide support to all staff members
A responsibility to provide safe environment
Be aware of the centre safeguarding policy & procedure, staff conduct policy and the role of the DSL
All staff should receive these documents at induction

5. Role of centre staff
All staff should receive appropriate training which is regularly updated; this can include:
e-bulletin updates
Staff meetings
Staff should update their training every three years if they are regularly dealing with safeguarding issues (weekly) and annually if it is not part of your regular work
Know how to report a concern

6. Discussion Who is your DSL?
Do you know and keep their contact details?
What training did you receive at induction?
What further training have your received?
When was your last update?
How often do you deal with safeguarding issues?

7. What should staff look for:
Bullying & cyber bullying
Children missing education
Children missing from care or home
Child sexual exploitation
Domestic violence
Drugs
Fabricated or induced illness
Faith abuse
Female genital mutilation
Forced marriage
Gangs & youth violence
Gender based violence

8. Hate
Mental health
Missing children and adults
Private fostering
Preventing radicalisation
Relationship abuse
Sexting
Trafficking
Neglect
Training & access to resources will provide more information on understanding and identifying abuse and neglect. Knowing what to look for is vital to the early identification of abuse & neglect; talk to your DSL if you are unsure.

9. What to do if staff have concerns
make a referral to social care or the police if a child or adult is in immediate danger or risk of harm
Talk to your DSL if you have concerns but are unsure what to do next
All concerns, discussions & decisions made & the reasons for those decisions should be recorded in writing

10. What to do about concerns about another staff member?
Refer these to your head teacher or centre manager
Consider discussing these concerns with your DSL
Any allegation against a member of staff working for HCC must be reported to the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) within one working day
The LADO will follow local safeguarding board procedure to ensure the allegation is investigated thoroughly

11. MASH Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub
Provides triage & multi agency assessment of safeguarding concerns in respect of vulnerable adults & children
Brings together professionals from a range of agencies into an integrated multi agency team

12. How to make the referral
For all emergencies call 999
Contact Children’s Services or Adults’ Health & Care
During office hours 8.30am – 5pm
(Children) (1386 Adults)
Out of hours service
Professionals should use the inter-agency referral form

13. Any Questions?
Contact:
Dee John Programme Manager