Safeguarding Response Template – Private Working Draft

For internal use only. Not for public distribution.

This document provides a working template for preparing safeguarding responses in cases involving potential breaches of duty by external service providers. Draft content includes preliminary reference to a recent case involving The Recruitment Junction.

Template sections include:

Initial safeguarding concern statement
Chronology of relevant communications
Legal and ethical obligations under the Care Act and Equality Act
Suggested language for notifying funders and adult safeguarding boards

This template is undergoing legal review and is not currently in use. It remains on this page for version control and internal reference purposes only.

Draft created: July 2025