8.11 Collating and analysing information about safeguarding

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In addition to identifying gaps and prioritising actions, it is important to collect data on all reported safeguarding cases.

By monitoring the nature of safeguarding cases, trends can be identified that require a more strategic response. For example, case data may indicate an increase in reports involving the misuse of digital technologies, concerns arising within residential settings, or a particular group of athletes.

Any of these should result in a review of the area of concern and may lead to an update of the organisation’s Action Plan, for example, to include updating existing policies, procedures, or training – or the development of entirely new safeguarding arrangements.