Interactive safeguarding support tool

Safeguarding Decision Tree

Select the type of safeguarding concern, answer UK-aligned scenario questions, and generate a clear report summary to support recording, escalation and training discussions.

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Important: This tool supports safeguarding thinking and training. It does not replace professional judgement, a Designated Safeguarding Lead, safeguarding lead, local authority guidance, emergency services, statutory duties, or your organisation’s safeguarding procedures. If someone is in immediate danger, follow emergency procedures immediately.

Select a safeguarding concern type

Choose the scenario you want to check.

UK guidance alignment notes

The wording is designed for UK safeguarding training contexts and is aligned in broad terms with recognised UK safeguarding language. Always check the latest national guidance and your local procedures.

GOV.UK: Keeping children safe in education — schools and colleges safeguarding duties for children and young people under 18.
GOV.UK: Care and support statutory guidance — adult safeguarding under the Care Act framework.
SCIE: Types and indicators of abuse in adult safeguarding, including financial, organisational, self-neglect and discriminatory abuse.
NSPCC: Types of child abuse, including physical, emotional, sexual, neglect, domestic abuse, online abuse and bullying.

Safeguarding Decision Tree

Select a safeguarding concern type

UK guidance alignment notes

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