ECC Incident and Safeguarding Threshold Checker — decision support tool

ECC Governance Clarity Suite

ECC Incident & Safeguarding Threshold Checker

A quick, clear decision support tool to help staff identify whether an event is an incident, a concern, or a safeguarding — and what to do next.

Important — please read before using this tool

This tool is a decision support aid only and does not replace professional safeguarding advice. Elizabeth Care Consulting is not a safeguarding expert. You must always refer to your organisation's own safeguarding policies and procedures, follow your local authority's threshold guidance, and consult your designated safeguarding lead. If in any doubt, escalate.

Decision record details
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What happened?

Select the type of event or concern.

Decision history
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Decision support tool only — not professional safeguarding advice. Always follow your organisation’s safeguarding policies and consult your DSL. © 2026 Elizabeth Care Consulting
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