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What is a safeguarding audit?

A safeguarding audit is a structured, independent review of your safeguarding policies, procedures and practice. It gives you an objective view of how well your arrangements work, and a clear plan to strengthen them.

An audit helps you to:

  • Evaluate effectiveness: see how well your safeguarding systems work in practice.
  • Meet statutory guidance: check your arrangements against current requirements.
  • Identify risks and gaps: find areas to develop before they become problems.
  • Strengthen oversight: give leaders, governors and trustees clear evidence and accountability.

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Audit and compliance options

We offer a range of safeguarding audit and compliance options, delivered remotely or in person:

  • Full safeguarding audits: a comprehensive, independent evaluation of your safeguarding policies, procedures, records and practice. Section 175 compliant for schools.
  • Annual safeguarding reviews: a regular check that keeps your arrangements up to date with current guidance.
  • Targeted assessments: a focused look at one area, such as safer recruitment, your single central record or how concerns are recorded.
  • Safeguarding health checks: a lighter review of your policies and systems, with clear recommendations.
  • Policy reviews: your safeguarding policies checked against current guidance and how you really work.

What an audit helps you do

  • Evidence robust and effective safeguarding arrangements
  • Meet statutory guidance and expectations
  • Identify and address gaps before an inspection
  • Review and strengthen policies, procedures and systems
  • Improve staff understanding, confidence and practice

You get clear, honest feedback and practical recommendations, so you can be confident in your safeguarding and ready for inspection, including Ofsted. Looking for wider support? See our Safeguarding Consultancy service.

Audit pricing

These are examples of what we can offer, not fixed packages. Every piece of work is tailored, and we will give you a quote based on what your organisation needs.

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Half day (up to 4 hours)

£525 (excl. VAT). Ideal for an initial audit scoping visit or a safeguarding health check with a written report.

Full day (up to 7.5 hours): most popular

£945 (excl. VAT). A comprehensive safeguarding audit or on-site review, with a written report and a prioritised action plan.

Two days (up to 15 hours)

£1,800 (excl. VAT). For a deeper audit, with pre-visit analysis, an on-site half or full day, a written report and a prioritised action plan.

Three days (up to 22.5 hours)

£2,550 (excl. VAT). For larger settings or audits across a trust, including a strategic review and an action plan.

Good to know
  • All prices exclude VAT, and we confirm a fixed price in writing before any work begins.
  • For on-site work we may add travel expenses (typically around £45), agreed with you first.
  • Multi-site and trust-wide audits are quoted individually.

Who we work with

Our audits help any organisation that works with children or adults at risk of harm, including:

  • Schools and multi-academy trusts
  • Alternative provision
  • Early years settings
  • Colleges and training providers
  • Charities, sports clubs and faith organisations
  • Health, social care and adult services

Why organisations choose us. Our auditors come from frontline safeguarding backgrounds, so the feedback is practical and grounded in real experience. Scope and price are agreed upfront, and audits sit alongside our safeguarding training, consultancy and supervision.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is a safeguarding audit?
A structured, independent review of your safeguarding policies, procedures and practice. It helps you evaluate how well your safeguarding works, meet statutory guidance, identify risks and gaps, and strengthen accountability and oversight.
What does a safeguarding audit involve?
We review your policies, procedures, records and day-to-day practice against current guidance and good practice. You then get a written report setting out your strengths, areas to improve and a clear order of priority.
What is the difference between an audit and a review?
An audit is a detailed check against set standards that ends in a formal report. A review is broader and more collaborative, looking at how effective your safeguarding is overall. Some organisations have both.
Can the audit be done remotely?
Yes. Audits and compliance reviews can be delivered remotely or in person, depending on what suits your setting.
What are Section 175 and Section 157?
Sections 175 and 157 of the Education Act 2002 place a legal duty on schools and colleges to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Our audits help schools understand and evidence these duties.
How much does a safeguarding audit cost?
As a guide, a half-day health check or scoping visit is £525 and a full-day comprehensive audit is £945, with two-day (£1,800) and three-day (£2,550) options for larger settings. We tailor every quote to what your organisation needs. Prices exclude VAT, and we confirm a fixed price in writing before any work begins.
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