Blog Posts and Articles

As we celebrate International Women's Day, it is imperative to reflect on the persistent challenges women face in the workplace, including gender discrimination and sexual harassment. Despite significant strides towards gender equality, these issues continue to undermine women's advancement and well-being in professional settings worldwide.

Safeguarding the well-being of children in Out of School Settings (OOSS) is a critical responsibility for all providers. Whether you manage an after-school club, a summer camp, or a weekend activity centre, having clear, effective policies and procedures for reporting concerns is vital. This blog will delve into the importance of understanding referral routes, the steps to establish robust safeguarding processes, and provide actionable points to ensure every child is protected.

In safeguarding, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Decisions can mean the difference between safety and harm, between prevention and intervention. Yet, many organisations still operate in a reactive mode- responding to incidents only after they’ve occurred. This reactive approach is not only inefficient but also misses the opportunity to create systems that prevent incidents from happening in the first place.

When we speak to new clients, the first question we ask is: “What are your goals for improving safeguarding?” The answer, almost invariably, is the same: “We just want to get people reporting!”

They may have lofty ambitions for the future, visions of advanced processes, a safeguarding culture deeply embedded into their organisation, and a brilliant, data-driven approach to safeguarding, but the starting point, particularly if they are new to a digital strategy, is removing the barriers to reporting they’re currently facing.