Flowcharts are a simple step-by-step guide to reporting that should be promoted and accessible to everyone involved in your organisation – staff, volunteers, athletes, parents, or spectators.
As a reminder – here is the sample flow chart from Course 2:
What to do if you have concerns about someone
Show description|Hide descriptionA flow diagram. Is the person in immediate danger or in need of medical assistance? Yes or no? The yes path says. Contact police, local safeguarding or child protection agencies, or emergency health services. Then. Contact the organisation's safeguarding lead and fill in a safeguarding report form. The no path says. Contact the organisation's safeguarding lead and fill in a safeguarding report form. Note: If you are unsure whether or not to report your concerns – contact the Safeguarding Lead to discuss the situation and get advice on what to do next. The Safeguarding Lead will then assess the information and decide what action is needed, including whether to contact police or local safeguarding/child protection services, or the parents in the case of a child, and provide advice about support for the possible victim and the person reporting their concern.
You can use this as the basis to develop a flowchart that works for your organisation. It can be helpful to include key names and contact details in your flow chart, so everyone knows how to report and to whom.
