CareClarity Tool

Safeguarding Chat

Structured safeguarding guidance at the moment you need it — aligned to Working Together 2026.

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What it does

Describe a safeguarding concern and receive structured guidance on thresholds, referral pathways, and next steps. All guidance is aligned to Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026 — the statutory framework governing multi-agency safeguarding in England.

How it works

  1. 1

    Describe the safeguarding concern or situation you are facing

  2. 2

    CareClarity provides structured guidance on the applicable threshold under Working Together 2026

  3. 3

    Receive clear next steps — whether that is internal recording, referral to children's services, or police notification

  4. 4

    Use the guidance to inform your decision and ensure your response is documented correctly

What it covers

What CareClarity assesses when you upload your safeguarding concerns or situations

Safeguarding thresholds

Guidance on whether a concern meets the threshold for referral to children's services under Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026.

Referral pathways

Clear direction on the appropriate referral route — children's services, police, or both — and what information to include.

Immediate safeguarding steps

Guidance on immediate protective actions, recording requirements, and who needs to be informed.

Working Together 2026 alignment

All guidance is anchored to the current statutory framework, updated in 2026 to reflect the new multi-agency safeguarding arrangements.

Who uses it

Built for children's residential care teams

Registered Managers responding to safeguarding concerns
Senior residential workers facing safeguarding situations
Deputy Managers supporting staff through disclosures
On-call managers requiring immediate guidance

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