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Safeguarding Policy
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO HAVE A PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL CONVERSATION PLEASE CO-ORDINATE WITH OUR SAFE GUARDING OFFICER - R. SEKHON, +447562261275 OR INFO@HELP4KIDZ.NET
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Help 4 Kidz abides by the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and is committed to safeguarding practice that reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice requirements.
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We recognize the welfare of children is paramount in all the work we do and in all the decisions we take. All children, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation have an equal right to protection from all types of harm or abuse. Some children are additionally vulnerable because of the impact of previous experiences, their level of dependency, communication needs, or other issues. Working in partnership with children, young people, their parents, carers and other agencies are essential in promoting young people’s welfare. Protect children and young people who receive Help 4 Kidz’s services from harm. This includes the children of adults who use our services to provide staff and volunteers, as well as children and young people and their families, with the overarching principles that guide our approach to child protection. An adult who has needs for care and support (whether or not the authority is meeting any of those needs), is experiencing or is at risk of, abuse or neglect, and as a result of those needs is unable to protect himself or herself against the abuse or neglect or the risk of it. Bullying and cyberbullying child sexual exploitation child criminal exploitation child trafficking domestic abuse female genital mutilation grooming, historical abuse online abuse working together to Safeguard Children 2018 as protecting children from maltreatment, preventing impairment of children’s health or development ensuring that children are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective caretaking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.
Legal Framework:
This policy has been drawn up on the basis of legislation, policy, and guidance that seeks to protect children in the United Kingdom. A summary of the key legislation is available from nspcc.org.uk/learning.
Help 4 Kidz have in place arrangements that reflect the importance of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as vulnerable adults.
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Confidentiality and Information Sharing:
Help 4 Kidz expects all employees, volunteers, and trustees to maintain confidentiality. Information will only be shared in line with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection.
However, the information must be shared with the Local Authority if a child is deemed to be at risk of harm or contact the police if they are in immediate danger, or a crime has been committed.
Recording and Record-Keeping:
A written record must be kept about any concern regarding an adult or children with safeguarding needs. This must include details of the person involved, the nature of the concern and the actions taken, decisions made, and why they were made.
All records must be signed and dated. All records must be securely and confidentially stored in line with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
Safe Recruitment & Selection:
Help4 Kidz is committed to safe employment and safe recruitment practices, that reduce the risk of harm to children from people unsuitable to work with them or have contact with them.
Help 4 Kidz has policies and procedures that cover the recruitment of all Trustees, employees, and volunteers. Recruitment and selection procedures and code of conduct.
Social Media:
All employees and volunteers must be aware of our social media policy and procedures and the code of conduct for behavior towards the children we support.
Use of Mobile Phones and other Digital Technology:
All employees, trustees, and volunteers should be aware of our policy and procedures regarding the use of mobile phones and any digital technology and understand that it is unlawful to photograph children and young people without the explicit consent of the person with parental responsibilities.
Whistleblowing:
It is important that people within Help 4 Kidz have the confidence to come forward to speak or act if they are unhappy with anything. Whistleblowing occurs when a person raises a concern about dangerous or illegal activity or any wrongdoing within their organisation. This includes concerns about another employee or volunteer. There is also a requirement by us to protect whistleblowers.
Persons in charge are Directors and more information can be obtained by contacting our head office.
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Help 4 Kidz Limited
Company Number:12838523
Registered Office: 1a Kingsbuy's Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, Bh24 1EL
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Date: 27th November 2024