Whistleblowing

The whistleblowing charity Public Concern at Work states that, “Effective whistleblowing arrangements are a key part of good governance. A healthy and open culture is one where people are encouraged to speak out, confident that they can do so without adverse repercussions, confident that they will be listened to, and confident that appropriate action will be taken. This is to the benefit of organisations, individuals, and society as a whole.” This course will enable the learner to understand what whistleblowing is, how to blow the whistle, and what protections there are for those who do so. The duration of this course is 20 minutes and can be completed over multiple sessions. By the end of this course you will be able to: • Understand what is not whistleblowing • Make a whistleblowing disclosure • Describe the protection provided for whistleblowers • Understand the position regarding whistleblower confidentiality • Acknowledge what happens after the whistle has been blown • Understand where to get whistleblowing help