Safeguarding – SWAY project

SWAY PROJECT SAFEGUARDING POLICY STATEMENT

Policy statement

To contribute to the safety of all children/young people attending SWAY by promoting child protection awareness, good practice and sound procedures in all aspects of safeguarding

This policy has been drawn up based on legislation, policy and guidance that seeks to protect children in England.

SWAY believe that children/young people have the right to be treated equally and to learn in a safe and friendly environment.

This policy is based on the following principles:

Staff/volunteers have a duty to safeguard children and young people in all aspects of our work

Promoting the welfare of children/ young people in our centre based and street-based work

All children/young people, whatever their protected characteristic have the right to protection from abuse

All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately

Safely recruiting and training staff/volunteers

We aim to safeguard children/young people by:

Following policies and procedures that creates a safe place for children and young people

Have a named Designated Safeguarding Officer

Sharing information about child protection good practice with children/young people, parents and carers and staff/volunteers

Sharing information about concerns with agencies who need to know, and involving parents and children/young people appropriately

Following the procedures for recruitment and selection of staff/volunteers

Providing effective management for staff/volunteers through support, supervision and training

Listen to and take seriously all those who disclose abuse or raise concerns

Reviewing our policy and practice regularly.

The person responsible for Child Protection issues that is always present during activities is;

Samantha Scott – Projects & Youth Leader

The following designated person has been nominated to refer allegations or suspicions of neglect or abuse to the statutory authorities.

The designated person is: CAROL BEVIS – SMITH

Important contacts outside the organisation

The emergency Social Services number is: 020 8937 4300 Brent Family Front Door

NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000

Social services office: 0208 937 3001

Childline: 0800 1111