Reporting a Safeguarding Concern

When to Report a Safeguarding Concern

Always report any situation that made you — or someone else — feel unsafe, uncomfortable, or affected mentally or physically. This includes concerns involving you directly, something you observed, or something someone told you.

Some examples of when to report:

• You felt unsafe, threatened, or experienced inappropriate behaviour.
• You observed others being treated inappropriately.
• You witnessed dangerous, aggressive, or unethical behaviour.
• You heard about a concerning situation and are unsure how to proceed.
• You previously reported something, but feel it was not handled properly.
  Emergency situation?
  If someone is in immediate danger, contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead or local emergency services right away.

  Useful Tips when submitting a concern

  When describing an issue, try to include:

• Who was involved (names are okay — reports are treated confidentially).
• Where and when it happened.
• Your connection to the situation.
• Why you believe the situation may be harmful or risky.
  

  How to Report a Safeguarding Concern

  1. Speak to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
  If you're comfortable, reach out directly to the DSL to share or discuss your concern. They’ll support you and help decide next steps. Serious concerns are always reviewed with the Safeguarding Coordination Team, either anonymously or with your involvement — your choice. You may also contact any other member of the Coordination Team (see Safeguarding contacts).

2. Reach out to the Backup & Gender Safeguarding Lead
If you’d prefer to speak with a female staff member or someone outside the coordination team, you can contact our Backup and Gender Safeguarding Lead directly.

3. Use the Online Reporting Form
If you prefer not to speak to someone directly, you can submit a concern anonymously or with your name through our secure reporting form. Click here to open the form and report a concern. Only the Designated Safeguarding Lead and the Safeguarding Coordination Team can access the responses to this form.

What Happens After You Report

All reports — named or anonymous — are reviewed by the DSL and, if needed, the Safeguarding Coordination Team.

They will:

• Assess the severity of the report
• Decide on next steps and actions
• Follow up if appropriate
• Close the issue once those involved feel safe and heard

If you included your name, someone may reach out to ask questions or offer support. It’s always your choice how involved you want to be.

Exception to Confidentiality

You can report anonymously — unless there is an immediate risk of harm to you or someone else. In that case, Iguality may take direct action, which can include contacting emergency services.