Updated: 23 October 2024
In An Emergency
Dial 999 (or the relevant emergency number for the country you are in)
Provide as much information as you can about the incident
Follow the instructions given by the call operator
Remain in situ (if safe to do so)
If the emergency relates to BBC output - inform the BBC Commissioning Editor
If the emergency relates to a child (U18) engaged by the BBC - inform the BBC Safeguarding Team
Concerns Relating to a Member of BBC Staff
If you have concerns about an adult's behaviour towards a child, it is important that you report these concerns as soon as possible. The BBC takes all allegations of misconduct seriously.
Examples of behaviour of adults that could compromise the reputation and ability of the BBC to safeguard children:
- Contravening the BBC Safeguarding Policy or any safe practice guidance for working with children given by the BBC.
- Exploiting or abusing a position of trust and/or power.
- Consistently demonstrating a failure to understand or appreciate how their own actions could adversely impact upon the safety and well-being of a child.
- Not making sound professional judgements which safeguard the welfare of children.
- Failing to understand or recognise the need for clear personal and professional boundaries in their work, or
- Behaving in such a way that it seriously undermines the trust and confidence placed in them by the BBC.