The Safeguarding Framework sets out Safeguarding Standards that define “What good Safeguarding Looks Like”. It will support Adult Social Care Practitioners and Managers who deliver or oversee safeguarding practice and Commissioners who work with Providers, to ensure high-quality safeguarding support. It includes qualitative and quantitative metrics for measuring the effectiveness of safeguarding. Alongside reporting mechanisms and governance arrangements. The framework helps us understand what we are doing well, identify areas for improvement, and make sure we are delivering safeguarding services that match our values, standards and performance measures.

You can read the Safeguarding Framework document here

We have developed the Safeguarding Practice Guidance to support practitioners and managers to implement the Safeguarding Framework in practice. Operational staff are at the Heart of Practice and delivering services to safeguard people. Safeguarding work can be complex and challenging, and we want to ensure there is a seamless connection between clear expectations, practice and outcomes for people.

You can read the Safeguarding Practice Guidance here