Overview

This e-learning course is suitable for anyone working within a charity setting. It is specifically designed to give learners a good understanding of what serious incidents are, and how different roles have a duty to report them. It provides guidance on how to report, what to include, and how to continue after a report has been made.

Law and legislation

This course covers key points from:

• Charities Act 2011
• Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998
• Charity Commission's Serious Incident Reporting (SIR) framework
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Course Content

Topic 1: responsibilities

The roles that people play when identifying, reporting, and reducing the risk of serious incidents. What serious incidents are, and how to take the first steps.

Topic 2: identifying serious incidents

Examples of reportable incidents, how to identify them, and the importance of acting quickly.

Topic 3: reporting

The process of reporting, what to include, how to continue after the report has been submitted, and the importance of having an open culture about reporting.