Managing Concerns & Allegations

Managing Concerns & Allegations

This comprehensive training equips managers and safeguarding leads with essential skills for handling sensitive safeguarding situations. Learn to effectively recognise signs of abuse, neglect, and misconduct while developing thorough response procedures.

 

The course provides practical guidance on risk assessment strategies and introduces the Defensible Decision-Making Model, ensuring all actions are well-reasoned and justified. Perfect for those responsible for managing safeguarding concerns, this training covers the complete process from initial allegation through to proper documentation and record-keeping, all while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and compliance.

Included with Team Solutions

This course is available via an organisation subscription.

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Presentation
Online
Duration
4 Hours
Access
Lifetime
Language
English
From £55.00 Ex VAT

This course is perfect for

  • Safeguarding Leads & Officers

    Who provide direct support to individuals who have experienced abuse

  • Hiring Managers and Department Heads

    Who conduct interviews and make selection decisions

  • Senior Leaders and Directors

    With overall responsibility for workforce planning and organisational safety

What you’ll learn

  • How to recognise signs and indicators of abuse, neglect, and misconduct in soirts.
  • How harm may present through behavioural, physical, emotional, or organisational warning signs.
  • The impact abuse and misconduct can have on individuals, teams, and the wider organisation.
  • How vulnerability can differ across children, young people, adults, and older people in sports.
  • Practical ways to strengthen the safety and protection of vulnerable groups.
  • How to identify when someone may be at risk and needs immediate support.
  • The key response procedures to follow when a safeguarding concern arises.
  • How to respond to a disclosure in a way that is calm, supportive, and appropriate.
  • The importance of accurate recording, reporting, and following organisational policy
  • The 10 key steps involved in managing a safeguarding situation effectively.
    When and how to involve external agencies such as statutory services or governing bodies.
  • How to provide ongoing support while maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
  • The fundamentals of risk assessment and why it supports safer decision-making.
  • How to use tools like a risk matrix to evaluate and prioritise risk.
  • How to reduce risk and plan ahead to prevent future incidents.
  • What defensible decision-making means in safeguarding practice.
  • How to apply a structured model to ensure decisions are well-informed, proportionate, and recorded.
  • How to justify actions taken using evidence, policy, and professional judgement.
  • How to manage allegations against staff, volunteers, or others in a fair and balanced way.
  • Why the presumption of innocence is important alongside safeguarding duties.
  • Key considerations when concerns involve a well-known or senior person in the organisation.
  • Best practice for confidential record-keeping and complaint management.
  • How clear, secure documentation supports accountability, transparency, and legal compliance.
  • The confidence to act promptly, appropriately, and in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

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