Whistleblowing – good practice for organisations

A Clear, Confident, Legally‑Informed 3‑Hour Virtual Masterclass

Strengthen your organisation’s ability to handle whistleblowing concerns with integrity, fairness, and legal compliance — all delivered through an engaging, interactive online format. This session gives staff and leaders the clarity and confidence they need to raise and respond to concerns appropriately.

What You’ll Learn Online

Why Whistleblowing Matters

We begin by setting a psychologically safe virtual environment and exploring why speaking up is essential for organisational integrity and culture.

Why whistleblowing matters for organisational integrity, safety, and culture.

Definitions & Boundaries

Participants gain a clear understanding of what qualifies as whistleblowing, what constitutes a public interest concern, and what falls outside the definition.

Clear definition of whistleblowing… What whistleblowing is not.

The UK Legal Framework

We break down PIDA, the Employment Rights Act, protected disclosures, prescribed persons, and sector‑specific requirements – all explained in accessible, online‑friendly formats.

“What counts as a ‘protected disclosure’.

How to Raise Concerns

Staff learn how to structure a disclosure, navigate reporting routes, and understand what to expect after raising a concern.

“How to structure a disclosure (facts, evidence, dates, public interest).”

Organisational Responsibilities

Leaders explore what good whistleblowing systems look like, how to investigate fairly, and how to build a genuine speak‑up culture.

“Leadership behaviours that support a speak‑up culture.”

Protection from Retaliation

We examine victimisation, discrimination, and the legal and ethical duties organisations hold to protect whistleblowers.

“Examples of subtle and overt retaliation.”

Real Case Studies & Trends

Participants learn from high‑profile cases and UK data to understand what strengthens — or undermines – effective whistleblowing.

“What went wrong, what could have prevented it, and lessons learned.”

Interactive Online Scenarios

Through digital activities, breakout rooms, and scenario‑based exercises, participants practise raising and responding to concerns in realistic situations.

“Apply learning to realistic situations.”

Key Takeaways & Resources

We close with clarity on responsibilities, next steps, and where to access further support.

“Leave with clarity on next steps and available support.”

Ideal For

Leaders, managers, HR/OD teams, governance professionals, and anyone responsible for creating a safe, transparent, and legally compliant speak‑up culture.