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Safeguarding

 

 

Legal Framework

Our safeguarding arrangements are informed by current statutory guidance and legislation, including:

  • Working Together to Safeguard Children

  • Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

  • The Children Act 1989 and 2004

  • The Childcare Act 2006

  • Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006

  • Use of Reasonable Force in Schools guidance

  • Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR

  • Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) referral guidance

We review our safeguarding policies regularly to ensure compliance with the most up-to-date statutory requirements and recognised best practice.

 

 

Supporting Policies and Documents

This statement should be read alongside our organisational policies and procedures, including:

  • Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

  • Safer Recruitment Policy

  • Managing Allegations Against Staff Policy

  • Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers

  • Behaviour Policy for Children and Young People

  • Online Safety Policy

  • Anti-Bullying Policy

  • Whistleblowing Policy

  • Complaints Policy

  • Health and Safety Policy

  • Data Protection and Information Sharing Policy

  • Photography and Social Media Policy

  • Staff Induction, Training and Supervision Procedures

  • Record Keeping and Secure Storage Guidance

  • Supervision Ratios Policy

To request a copy of our full Policies and Procedures, please email info@thestringsclub.org.

Paper copies are available at the reception of each Holiday Camp venue.

 

 

Our Safeguarding Principles

We believe that:

  • Children and young people should never experience abuse of any kind.

  • We have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and keep them safe.

We recognise that:

  • The welfare of the child is paramount in all decisions and actions.

  • Effective partnership working with children, parents, carers and other agencies is essential.

  • All children — regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation — have an equal right to protection.

  • Some children may be more vulnerable due to previous experiences, communication needs, additional needs or other factors.

  • Additional safeguards may be required to protect children who are particularly vulnerable.


How We Keep Children Safe

We safeguard children and young people by:

  • Valuing, listening to and respecting them

  • Appointing Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), Deputy DSLs and a Lead Trustee for safeguarding

  • Embedding safeguarding best practice across all policies and procedures

  • Delivering effective safeguarding and online safety training

  • Safely recruiting and vetting all staff and volunteers, including Enhanced DBS checks

  • Providing supervision, support and quality assurance for all team members

  • Recording, storing and sharing information securely in line with data protection legislation

  • Ensuring children and families know how to raise concerns

  • Acting promptly on concerns and making referrals where necessary

  • Managing allegations against staff appropriately and transparently

  • Maintaining effective complaints and whistleblowing procedures

  • Providing a safe physical environment in accordance with health and safety legislation

  • Promoting a safeguarding culture of respect, vigilance and accountability

 

 

Contact Details

For local safeguarding contacts, please refer to our Policies and Procedures or our Local Safeguarding Information posters displayed at each Holiday Camp venue.

 

Designated Safeguarding Leaders

  • Amy Cunningham

  • Cherelle Ebanks

  • Courtney Simmons

  • Isabella Prigione

  • All Holiday Camp Managers

 

Phone: 0121 296 9204
Out of hours: 07419 131525
Email: info@thestringsclub.org