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Safeguarding principles

In May 2011 the Government issued a statement setting out their policy on adult safeguarding.  These principles are relevant when working with children and young people.

What are the 6 principles?‎

Safeguarding Principles

  

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  1. Empowerment

    I support and encourage individuals to make their own decisions.

    I respect the wishes of the individual regardless of my own personal opinion or past experiences.

    I can understand that individuals I work with have a choice and control over decisions that are to be made.

  2. Prevention

    I create a safe, professional environment where people can flourish and achieve their potential. I know how to signpost individuals to support services.

    51Âþ»­ Staff create a safe environment where all individuals are actively encouraged to progress while staying healthy and safe.

    51Âþ»­ Staff recognise that individuals sometimes have complex interpersonal relationships and may be ambivalent, unclear or unrealistic about their personal circumstances and therefore potential risks to their safety or well-being. Staff know and understand the different indicators of risk.

  3. Proportionality

    I will only get professionally involved as much as the individual or situation dictates.

    51Âþ»­ Staff should take a proportionate and least intrusive response to the issue presented. This response should take into account the #H51Âþ»­ levels.

    51Âþ»­ Staff should respect each individual and their unique situation; objectively assessing risk and then working in conjunction with the individual and appropriate service(s) in a professional manner.

  4. Protection

    I understand how I can professionally protect those at risk and know how report a concern.

    51Âþ»­ Staff are clear about procedures where they are concerned about an individual and proactively engage with 51Âþ»­'s safeguarding process.

    51Âþ»­ Staff understand the there are limitations on confidentiality; information is shared as necessary for the purpose and only with people that require it for that purpose.

  5. Partnership

    I can work in partnership with individuals to find solutions to problems. I can do this while maintaining professional boundaries with both the individual and the services I am engaging with.

    51Âþ»­ staff work in professional partnership with an individual taking into account their wellbeing and their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs.

    51Âþ»­ staff work positively as part of the wider 51Âþ»­ staff team and help the organisation to be a safe, healthy university which promotes well-being.

  6. Accountability

    I understand my role with regards to safeguarding. I understand that individuals can expect a reasonable standard of service and a complaint needs to be taken seriously and escalted via the correct process.

    I respect the wishes of the individual regardless of my own personal opinion or past experiences.

    I can understand that individuals I work with have a choice and control over decisions that are to be made.