Oak 6 Safeguarding draft Guidance

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According to the content, what is the primary focus of support?

Grantees that have been established for a long period of time.

Grantees whose work, by its nature, poses risks to children. (correct)

Grantees with the most complex financial structures.

Grantees whose work presents the least risk to children.

What are the two main factors used to analyse risk?

Public perception and annual budget.

The number of children served and the geographic location.

Financial stability and staff training.

Contact with and access to children, and organisational ability to decrease and mitigate risk. (correct)

Which of the following best describes the relationship between contact with children and risk?

Less in-depth contact with children results in higher risk.

Risk is not related to the type of contact with a child.

The more in-depth contact with a child, the lower the risk.

The more in-depth contact and access to a child, the higher the risk. (correct)

What is a primary responsibility of Programme Officers (POs) during the pre-application phase regarding safeguarding?

Providing information to grantees on the importance of child safeguarding and sharing Oak's standards. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a safeguarding self-audit?

To provide information about their contact with children and assess compliance with safeguarding standards. (B) Signup and view all the answers

During the application phase, what type of documents should POs request from grantees to ensure a safe environment?

Safeguarding policy, sexual harassment policy, and whistleblower policy. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, who should ideally conduct the risk assessment?

A cross-section of partner staff in a group setting. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of providing access to capacity building support during the grant recommendation phase?

To help grantees develop, improve, or monitor their safeguards. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What additional action can Oak take besides capacity building to help partners develop safeguarding policies during the grant recommendation phase?

Provide specific funding for a partner to create their policy. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role do Program Officers (POs) play in assessing risk?

They play a critical external role, reviewing self-audits and identifying/rating safeguarding issues. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk rating provided by analysing contact with children and organisational capacity?

A broad rating of high, medium, or low. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of desk-based monitoring during the grant monitoring phase?

Checking in with grantees on safeguarding practices to emphasize its importance. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What actions may a grantee need to take depending on their level of contact with children?

Develop a policy, and adopt safeguarding measures such as a code of conduct, media policies, or risk assessments. (B) Signup and view all the answers

During the grant monitoring phase, what kind of questions would the Housing and Homelessness team ask grantees to help evaluate progress in safeguarding?

Questions about progress implementing child safeguarding, changes in risk levels and experiences with support providers. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for POs to check in with grantees on safeguarding practices as part of their grant work?

To emphasize the message that child safeguarding is important to Oak and align expectations. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does a self-audit, completed by the grantee during the application phase, help to evaluate?

The existing policies and procedures of the partner to identify gaps. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the referral process for all service providers?

The user is introduced to the service provider via email. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these individuals is the focal point for 'Give a Child a Family'?

Steven Wetton (A) Signup and view all the answers

If a grantee has a query for a service in Eastern Europe, which of these email addresses should they use?

<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which service provider has a focal point named 'Ivy de Angelis'?

Darkness to Light (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of site visits in the context of safeguarding?

To discuss safeguarding policies in person and observe their implementation. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why might a grantee NOT be mandated to report breaches of their safeguarding policies to Oak?

Oak wants to foster a trust-based relationship with grantees, rather than mandatory reporting. (C) Signup and view all the answers

For a grantee in India, what is the correct email address to contact for support?

<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a common reason a grantee might inform Oak of a safeguarding policy breach?

The grantee wants to avoid any potential legal repercussions by reporting to Oak. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a service provider listed in the content?

Save the Children (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the referral process, what information should be included when introducing a service provider to a grantee?

Information about the organisation, focal person, and steps of the process. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the FIRST step to take if a report of a safeguarding incident is received by Oak, before any confirmation?

To ensure the safety of the children or individuals involved. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents the correct first three steps, in order, of the escalation process when Oak receives a safeguarding incident?

Report, Document, Follow Up. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these focal points should always be in cc when corresponding?

Stefan Yordanov (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which service provider is better suited to larger organizations in the USA?

Praesidium. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which service provider, mentioned in the text, is better suited to smaller direct service provision organizations in the USA?

Darkness to Light. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT explicitly mentioned as a follow-up step by Oak, after receiving information about a safeguarding incident?

Reporting the incident internally. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Oak's current approach to child safeguarding?

Ensuring the implementation of existing child safeguarding policies. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of a child safe organisation?

Embedding a 'duty of care' throughout the organisation's culture. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What support is provided to low-risk grantee partners according to the text?

The Oak Child Safeguarding Resource Pack and regular follow-up. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What factor determines whether a medium-contact organisation is considered high risk?

Whether they have adequate organisational safeguarding measures in place. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is Oak's main approach to supporting grantees in building their safeguarding capacity?

The grantee takes ownership of its own capacity building (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an additional benefit of using regionally-based service providers for safeguarding support?

They are more likely to reflect the operational reality of grantees. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why are high-risk organisations referred for 'deep dive' support?

Because they have inadequate safeguards in place. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Besides a referral to a service provider, what other option exists for supporting grantees with safeguarding?

The text indicates that a referral is not the only option. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the focal point in the communication process with the grantee?

To initiate contact and plan support with the grantee (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do during your regular follow-up with the grantee?

Inquire about the progress of the safeguarding support (C) Signup and view all the answers

What encourages participation in calls with the grantee?

To learn about the services provided and answer future inquiries (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with the feedback received from grantees about safeguarding support?

Provide it to your focal point for further communication (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the service provider briefs?

To explain the services to grantees effectively (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected action regarding correspondence with the grantee?

You will be kept in cc unless you prefer otherwise (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can you participate in grantee training sessions?

You can attend if you express your interest beforehand (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Working with children' imply in the context provided?

Being involved in activities with children where contact is expected (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Oak Foundation Child Safeguarding Guidance

Oak Foundation prioritizes the rights, safety, and protection of children.
Their 2013 and 2018 child safeguarding policies emphasize preventing harm and abuse.
Child safeguarding is a responsibility for all staff, program operations and grant-making activities, to ensure child well-being.
Oak Foundation believes adults working with children must uphold integrity, exhibit good practice and adhere to child safety protocols.
Grantees need to demonstrate child safeguarding measures to receive funding, including policies and evaluations.

Scope and Use of Guidance Document

The guidance doc provides program staff with an overview of Oak's child safeguarding approach.
It gives information on assessing safeguarding risks within grant-making processes.
It outlines the grantee support process, including the role of program staff.
It details the process to follow upon reporting safeguarding incidents.
A practical approach for identifying risks.

Child Safeguarding Risk Assessment

Risk is assessed based on contact with children (type, duration, intimacy of relationship) and organizational ability to mitigate risks.
It considers existing policies, organizational culture, and national systems.
Grantees are required to complete a safeguarding self-audit detailing their contact with children.
Programme officers (POs) play a role in assessing risk, reviewing the audit, challenging responses, and ensuring appropriate levels of support.
Risk levels are rated high, medium, or low, based on contact with children and mitigation capacity. This is a continuous process.
The risk rating is used as a baseline with follow-up, adjustments and supports provided over time.

Oak's Approach to Child Safeguarding

The approach prioritizes enabling grantee organizations to build their own capacity for effective safeguarding.
Low risk grantees are supported through resources and signposts to other organizations.
Medium-risk grantees require monitoring by Oak.
High-risk grantees are referred to specialist external providers for support.
It involves policy development, implementation, staff training, and overall program support to ensure sustainability.

Programme Officer Role in Safeguarding

POs have a crucial role in throughout the grant cycle to ensure effective safeguarding in the programs Oak funds.
Responsibilities include pre-application discussions about safeguarding and ensuring a grant condition is necessary for certain grant types. This allows for greater focus and monitoring.
POs conduct site visits, review existing policies and assess the procedures in place by the grantees involved.
Monitoring of safeguarding efforts is an ongoing process and involves checks for effective implementation.

Responding to Safeguarding Incidents

Oak has a crisis response team for handling safeguarding incidents.
The process includes reporting, careful documentation, safety of children, escalation as needed and follow-up.
Grantee safeguarding performance is a critical part of funding considerations.

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This quiz covers the Oak Foundation's child safeguarding guidance, focusing on key policies from 2013 and 2018. It emphasizes the importance of preventing harm and ensuring the well-being of children within program operations and grant-making activities. Participants will learn about the responsibilities of staff and grantees in upholding child safety standards.