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What does it mean for children and vulnerable people to 'feel safe'? When seeking to identify safeguarding concerns, it is important to put survivors and those at risk of harm first. This means thinking about the needs and wants of those you are trying to protect and making them a priority.

In the next activity, you will reflect on what it means for children and vulnerable people to ‘feel safe’. This can vary depending on their personal characteristics or on the surrounding circumstances. Before you get started and as a means to prepare you for the next activity, spend some time reflecting on what being ‘safe’ means to you.

In the next section, you will learn about what being ‘safe’ from harm might mean to the people that we serve and the people who we work with. It’s important to challenge inappropriate behaviour to prevent harm.