4.12 Recording – using a standard form

For anyone wanting to record a concern, the use of a standard safeguarding report form is very helpful.

Having received a report, the Safeguarding Lead is responsible for making and securely storing a detailed record of all subsequent conversations, advice given or received, and actions taken. This includes recording the rationale for any actions taken (including when no action was taken).

Records should clearly show what is factual information and what are observations and conclusions reached by the Safeguarding Lead or others.

The Safeguarding Resources [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] site includes a template reporting form you can adapt for your context.