Safeguarding Policy
The purpose of this policy statement
To protect children, young people and vulnerable adults who receive Human Being Mindful’s services from harm. This also includes the children of adults who use the services.
This policy also applies to anyone working on behalf of Human Being Mindful.
This policy statement should be read alongside the organisation policies, procedures, guidance and other related documents:
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Human Being Mindful believes that nobody should experience abuse of any kind. We have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all people, to keep them safe and to practise in a way that protects them.
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The welfare of everybody is paramount in all the work and decisions made.
Human Being Mindful will seek to keep people safe by
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Dealing with disclosures and concerns about a child, young person or vulnerable adult
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Managing allegations against staff and volunteers
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Recording concerns and information sharing
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Child protection records retention and storage
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Code of conduct for staff and volunteers
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Photography and sharing images guidance and permissions
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Online safety
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Anti-bullying awareness
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Valuing, listening and respecting everyone
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Appointing a safeguarding lead
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Providing supervision, support and training so that all staff and volunteers know about and follow policies and procedures competently
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Recruiting staff and volunteers safely, ensuring proper checks are made
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Recording, storing and using information securely in line with data protection legislation
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Sharing information about safeguarding and good practice
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Ensuring that we provide a safe physical environment by applying health and safety measures
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Building a safeguarding culture where everyone treats each other with respect and is comfortable sharing concerns.
Nominated Safeguarding Lead
Alessia Sheldon
07903 015577