Safeguarding quiz that tests your knowledge on tech in safeguarding

Quiz #6

How can tech help safeguarding?

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Test your knowledge on what DBS checks are required and for who

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What are the primary arguments for bringing more technology into safeguarding?

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Technology should replace the need for human oversight in safeguarding.

At the moment we still need a human to review and ensure someone’s background is safe enough to work with vulnerable groups but AI won’t be too far off in the future to do this

Safeguarding needs more accurate and consistent records management for background checks and case management

Many organisations still use spreadsheets to record staff safeguarding checks which often mean checks are missed, forgotten or quickly become out of date.

AI is the future of safeguarding and should be widely implemented now

AI is still in it's infancy and isn't ready, yet, to be fully implemented but it will be ready in the near future.

Offenders can be more easily tracked from organisation to organisation and sector to sector.

If everyone working with vulnerable groups has a singular profile on a shareable database, individuals can be tracked and references checked

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What are the challenges related to the current recruitment process for roles requiring checks?

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The high cost of training safeguarding staff.

The slow recruitment cycle to complete all the required checks.

The lack of pre-vetted individuals for these roles.

The difficulty of attracting volunteers to safeguarding positions.

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What are some of the potentials barriers technology is not widely used in safeguarding? We’re giving you this answer for free…

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Many sectors, such as out of school clubs, tutors, some alternative provision schools etc, are not regulated and therefore there is no one monitoring or checking their processes, policy and safeguarding practices

Without a governing body checking who is working with vulnerable groups, their standards, safeguarding practices and if they are following “guideline” there is reduced desire to seek the best possible solutions.

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What benefit do digital safeguard vetting platforms offer for recruitment?

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They can automatically write job descriptions for safeguarding roles.

They allow for easier communication with recruitment websites.

They simplify and centralise the application management process of all the candidates.

They speed up verification of your chosen candidate by automating their ID check and link their DBS, qualifications and references directly to their profile for you to review.

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What are the potential concerns for using AI in safeguarding currently?

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The high cost of developing and implementing AI for DBS checks.

The potential for inaccuracies in AI-powered DBS assessments.

The lack of public trust in AI technology for such sensitive purposes.

The current limitations of AI in understanding complex safeguarding situations.

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What is the main advantage of a "portable” DBS check?

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It would eliminate the need for DBS checks altogether.

It would automatically disclose all criminal records, regardless of relevance.

It would streamline the application process and reduce costs for organisations.

It would allow individuals to work in any role without needing a DBS check.

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What is a potential benefit of a direct government portal so anyone can request a DBS?

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It would require organisations to re-run DBS checks every year.

It would allow all organisations to check their team (with their permission) and individuals can manage their own DBS checks.

It would give employers the authority to deny DBS checks without explanation.

It would grant access to detailed personal information not included in DBS checks.

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What are the primary benefits for safeguarding using more technology?

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Technology means you will 100% be able to stop harm and spot offenders.

Unfortunately not, safeguarding still needs a human element to assess risk, monitor behaviour and act on concerns.

Advocating for a complete overhaul of the DBS system with technology.

Encouraging organisations to automating their checks and records management and have better transparency of their staff or people visiting their site.

Exploring ways technology can be used to improve visibility of safeguarding within an organisation.

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Why are smaller or non-profit organisations more impacted by rising DBS fees?

They typically have the same number of full-time staff as bigger organisations.

A lot of smaller organisations and not for profit groups tend to have more volunteers, eg coaches at a football clubs, so while there is still an admin fee, volunteer DBS checks are actually free

They have a more complex hiring process compared to larger organisations.

The process for safeguarding checks is the same no matter what size or organisation

Most governing bodies and councils have policies that require them to do a new DBS check even if they already have a recent one. (even though this isn’t a regulation)

They don’t have the same budget as other organisations and if they’re charity they prefer to invest in the services they provide

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What is the perfect balance between safeguarding and technology?

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Technology is a perfect replacement for human judgment in safeguarding.

Technology can be a valuable tool to enhance and improve safeguarding practices.

The current state of technology is not suitable for safeguarding in organisations.

Organisations should prioritise cost savings over technology investment in safeguarding.

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Quiz #6 Technology and Safeguarding