Child Protection & Vulnerable Adult Policy
The Lead Child Protection/Vulnerable Adult Officer is: Dot Leeder (01362) 850358
Deputy Child Protection/Vulnerable Adult Officer is: Rob Summerfield 07899957542
We recognise that the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults is paramount and that they have equal rights of protection. We all have a duty of care when they are in our charge and will do everything we can to provide a safe environment whilst they attend our activities.
Children under the age of eighteen attending public or private events in the village hall must be accompanied by a parent at all times. Unsupervised use of the children’s play area facilities is at the discretion of the parents.
Each user group involving children under the age of eighteen must either be accompanied by a parent, or a Deputy Child Protection Officer appointed to that group by the Lead Child Protection Officer plus one other responsible adult. Volunteers must have CRB clearance.
We will:
· treat all children and young people with respect and celebrate their achievements
· carefully recruit and select adults whether paid or unpaid
· respond to concerns and allegations appropriately
When there are concerns about the welfare of any child/young person, all adults in our organisation are expected to share those concerns with the Lead Child Protection Officer.
S/He is responsible for:
· monitoring & recording concerns
· making referrals to social care services without delay
· liason with other agencies
· arranging for staff training
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In cases of disclosure of abuse by children, young people, parents or carers, we are obliged to share the information with the lead child protection officer who may have to refer our concerns to social services, or police in an emergency.
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Staff allegations:
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Concerns about the behaviour of adult/s in the organisation will be referred without delay to the Lead Child Protection Officer who will contact Social Care Services or the Police in an emergency.
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In the rare situation of concerns about the Lead Child Protection Officer, it is important to refer to the Deputy Officer.
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