The Council has revised the following Safeguarding Policies in 2024.
These policies recognise the Council’s responsibilities to promote the welfare of children, young people and adults by making a commitment to prevent harm, abuse or exploitation and to protect the well-being of all individuals as far as reasonably practicable. The Council is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all service users.
These Safeguarding Policies apply to all employees, casual staff, work placement students, sports and fitness coaches, elected members, agency workers, arts facilitators, children’s entertainers, volunteers, contractors, grant aided organisations, sports clubs and those who utilise Council facilities irrespective of their function, remit or role.
These Policies include:
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Relevant Safeguarding Code of Behaviour for all staff.
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Relevant safeguarding training for staff with regular safeguarding training updates.
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Safe Recruitment and Selection Procedures – including those jobs which are required to undertake “regulated activity” with children and/or adults.
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Clear safeguarding reporting/escalation procedures.
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The formation of an inter-departmental Safeguarding Working Group to support the effective implementation and development of Council’s Safeguarding Policies, Procedures and Practices.
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An expanded team of Council’s Designated Safeguarding Officers and key personnel, to provide safeguarding support, respond appropriately to safeguarding queries ,concerns and incidents, supported by a Lead Designated Safeguarding Officer and Council’s Safeguarding Champion.
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Continued partnership and co-operative working with relevant bodies and community organisations.
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Formal management assessment and review of safeguarding risks.
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Commitment to work continuously to improve safeguarding, to inspire confidence in service users, staff and the public.
Safeguarding Policis can be viewed and downloaded here:
Support Services (for children and young people)
If you wish to talk about a problem that you are facing or danger, or if you need support, you can contact NSPCC’s Childline free of charge.
Tel: 0800 1111 – available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.
If you are an adult and are concerned about a child/young person you can contact NSPCC Helpline (Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm).
Tel: 0808 800 5000,
Email: help@NSPCC.org.uk.
If you think a person is in immediate danger phone the police immediately via 999.
Support Services (for children) – a range of support services and contact details are provided.
Support Services (for adults) - a range of support services and contact details are provided.