Standards

Responsibilities when children or vulnerable learners are involved.

Organisations must identify safeguarding responsibilities, train the people involved and act promptly when a concern is raised.

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Issuer
International Association for Schools, Colleges and Universities (IASCU)
Version
IASCU-STD-150 · Version 1.0
Status
Current

Standards

Name the person responsible for a safeguarding concern

Organisations working with children or vulnerable learners need clear responsibility, trained staff and a direct escalation route.

  • The responsible organisation and escalation contact are identified
  • Enhanced controls apply where children or vulnerable learners are involved
  • Recruitment partners and staff involved receive training for their role
  • Concerns are routed separately from ordinary service complaints

Next step

Use the standard that applies to your work.

Report a Safeguarding Concern