Safeguarding audit
What this template is for: Policies, staff confidence, referrals, and person-centred safety planning.
| Area | Prompt | RAG | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concerns recorded | Concerns logged promptly with proportionate response | green | |
| Referrals / escalations | Referrals to LA/police where required; chronology clear | green | One closed referral with MASH reference on file |
| Staff knowledge | Staff can describe raise-a-concern process | amber | 2 agency staff briefed today — spot check repeat |
| Lessons learned | Themes from incidents linked to safeguarding plan | green | |
| Person-centred safety | Plans reflect risks, choices, and involvement | green | |
| Notifications | CQC / LA notifications considered where required | green | Duty of candour checklist used on sample incident |
What the full template includes
Safeguarding audit with referral chronology, staff spot-check prompts, lessons learned linkage, and notification checklist.