5.3 What is the purpose of a safeguarding policy?
A safeguarding policy, in general terms, mainly answers the ‘Why?’ ‘What?’ and ‘Who’ of safeguarding in your organisation. In contrast, the procedures answer the ‘How?’ question – they provide the operational roadmap and are usually ‘owned’ by the Safeguarding Lead.
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A policy demonstrates your organisation’s commitment to safeguarding – not requirements from other bodies.
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If implemented properly, a policy will reduce the likelihood of cases happening and demonstrates your organisation’s safeguarding commitment.
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Many of the policy commitments also relate to actions that help prevent safeguarding concerns arising.
5.2 Why does your organisation need a safeguarding policy and procedures?
