Example safeguarding policy statement | NSPCC Learning (2024)

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What is an example of a safeguarding policy statement? ›

Policy statement

Set out your organisation's beliefs about the importance of child protection. For example, "we believe everyone has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people, to keep them safe and to practise in a way that protects them".

We have carried out an assessment of any potential for harm to a child while availing of our services including the area of online safety when accessing the internet. Below is a list of the areas of risk identified and the list of procedures for managing these risks.

These include: recognising and responding to abuse. responding to allegations of abuse made against a child. recruiting the right people to work and volunteer with children.

There are 6 main principles of safeguarding as outlined in the Care Act; empowerment, prevention, protection, proportionality, partnerships and accountability.

Develop a clear framework for behaviour management towards any children or young people. Provide information about procedures to follow if an allegation is made. Ensure all workers have training to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse. Ensure that all staff have DBS checks as appropriate to their role.

Examples of safeguarding in the workplace

Policies - Establishing and enforcing policies and procedures around topics such as confidentiality, bullying and harassment, discrimination and safeguarding.

Safeguarding means protecting an adult's right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect.

[Organisation name] is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children in its care. It recognises the responsibility to promote safe practice and to protect children from harm, abuse and exploitation.

Scenario 1

He recently screamed at and hit a little girl who tried to play with him outside in the garden. The little girl was very upset and was left with a red mark on her arm. He denied hitting her and said he told her to go away because she is a girl.

Safeguarding means protecting a citizen's health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care.

What are good safeguarding practices? ›

Best practice in safeguarding is about being informed, knowing where to access helpful resources, guidance and tools to support good and effective decision making.

For example: Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and [insert name of regulatory body] requirements.

We make the child aware understand of the 5ps in child protection which are: Prevention, Paramountcy, partnership and parental responsibility. Children have a right to Health, education, family life (sense of belonging) play and recreation, an adequate standard of living and be protected from abuse and harm.

Protecting individuals from abuse and neglect; we will be proactive in seeking service users consent in taking action that may affect them unless it would place them or others at risk of serious harm.

A Safeguarding Policy to guide staff on how to be Vigilant about spotting any signs of harm or potential harm and what to do about it. A Health and Safety Policy to help ensure that learners are protected and looked after in their workplace.

Accountability. Everybody has a responsibility to keep others safe. If you are in contact with someone who may be vulnerable, it is your duty to recognise, record, respond and report any safeguarding concerns.

Promote good practice and work in a way that can prevent harm, abuse and coercion occurring. To ensure that any allegations of abuse or suspicions are dealt with appropriately and the person experiencing abuse is supported. And to stop that abuse occurring.