Learn the appropriate procedure for managing allegations.
What is an allegation? What is the difference between a complaint and an allegation? What is an organisational procedure? What is a safeguarding partnership? What is a LADO? What initial action needs to be taken when an allegation is made? What legal framework is involved? What is disqualification by association? What impact can an allegation have? How can potential for allegations be reduced?
Our Managing Allegations course will help you to answer the questions above and more.
Through our Managing Allegations course, you will gain an understanding of the policies needed for managing allegations, initial action that needs to be taken and the legal framework involved in managing allegations.
What you'll learn.
- What is the difference between an allegation and a complaint.
- Understand what organisational policies need to be put in place for managing allegations.
- Be aware of the local authority and safeguarding partnerships responsibilities are when managing allegations.
- Recognise what initial action needs to be taken when allegation has been made.
- Gain knowledge of how to reduce the potential for allegations to be made and how to support everyone in the process if an allegation is made.
Who is Managing Allegations for?
Our Managing Allegations course is for individuals that work closely with children, young people and vulnerable adults, including Foster Carers, Teachers, managers and supervisors in voluntary, independent and statutory organisations.
What are the learning outcomes?
By the end of the course, you will be able to…
- State the difference between a complaint and an allegation.
- Explain what initial action should be taken when an allegation is made and understand the organisational policies and procedures.
- List the legislative and regulatory frameworks involved in complaints and allegations.
- Describe the impact of allegations and who should be informed if an allegation is made.
- Develop knowledge, skills, and person-centred strategies to ensure those that are involved in the process are supported appropriately.
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