Safeguarding Policy

Braw Talent CIC Child Safeguarding Policy

Purpose

Safeguarding involves a range of activities aimed at promoting the individual’s fundamental right to be safe. These include creating and maintaining safe environments for all, implementing procedures should something go wrong, and providing support for everyone involved. Braw Talent works with children and young people in various settings, including schools and community settings.

The purpose of this policy:

  • To protect children and young people who attend any sessions conducted by Braw Talent.
  • To provide staff with overarching principles that guide our approach to safeguarding and child protection.

Our Safeguarding Responsibilities

Braw Talent recognises its responsibility to safeguard all children, young people, and adults at risk:

  • All children, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, religious belief, sexual orientation, identity, or ability, have a right to equal protection from all forms of harm or abuse.
  • We believe that a child or young person should never experience abuse of any kind, and we have a responsibility to promote their welfare and ensure their safety.
  • Some children are additionally vulnerable due to factors such as previous experiences, their level of dependency, communication needs, or other issues.
  • We recognise that working in partnership with children, young people, their parents, carers, and other agencies is essential in promoting their welfare.

Braw Talent is fully committed to this policy and to developing effective procedures to ensure its successful implementation.

Who Does it Affect?

This policy applies to all directors, staff, volunteers, service users, and anyone working on behalf of Braw Talent. We will ensure that everyone is familiar with this policy, knows how to access it, and understands their safeguarding roles and responsibilities. All directors, staff, and volunteers will receive a copy of this policy, be asked to sign it, and are expected to follow it.

Relevant Legislation

This policy complies with the following legislation, along with the latest amendments:

  • Children Act (1989, 2004)
  • United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1991)
  • Human Rights Act (1998)
  • Sexual Offences Act (2003)
  • Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (2006)
  • Protection of Freedoms Act (2012)
  • Children and Families Act (2014)
  • Children and Young People (Scotland) Act (2014)
  • Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Code of Practice (2014)
  • Information Sharing: Advice for Practitioners Providing Safeguarding Services (2015)
  • Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018)
  • National Child Protection Guidance for Scotland (2021)

Additionally, we adhere to local policies and procedures as outlined by the Glasgow Child Protection Committee.

Prevention and Reporting of Abuse 

A child could be at risk from physical abuse, physical neglect, sexual abuse, or emotional abuse. It is the duty of each person involved with Braw Talent to help prevent the abuse of children and respond to concerns about their well-being. Any abuse disclosed, discovered, or suspected will be reported following our procedures, and we will cooperate fully with any statutory investigation into suspected abuse linked with the charity.

  • Safer Recruitment, Support, and Supervision of Workers
    Braw Talent will exercise proper care in selecting and appointing those working with children, whether paid or voluntary. All workers will receive appropriate training, support, and supervision to promote the safety of children, as detailed in our Recruitment and Selection Policy.

  • Respecting Children and Adults at Risk
    The organisation will adopt a code of conduct for all individuals working with children to ensure that all children are shown due respect (cf. Staff Code of Conduct).

  • Safer Working Practices
    Braw Talent is committed to providing an environment that is as safe as possible for children. We will adopt working practices that promote their safety and well-being (cf. Health & Safety Policy, E-safety Policy, Lone Working Policy).

  • A Safer Community
    Braw Talent is committed to the prevention of bullying and will maintain an anti-bullying environment. We have policies and procedures in place to address bullying effectively. Additionally, effective complaints and whistleblowing measures are in place, allowing concerns to be reported safely and in confidence.

  • Online Safety
    As digital interactions have increased, Braw Talent is committed to safeguarding children in online spaces. Our E-safety Policy outlines procedures for managing online risks, ensuring secure and supervised digital environments for all interactions.

  • Confidentiality and Data Protection
    We adhere to the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ensuring that all sensitive information related to children and safeguarding concerns is handled confidentially, securely, and in line with data protection laws.

Safeguarding Contact Points within the Organisation 

The charity has appointed the following individuals to form the organisation’s safeguarding team:

Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO): Lydia Everitt

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer (DDSO): Darren Osborne

Where possible, the safeguarding team will work together if and when issues arise. Each person, however, has a responsibility to report allegations of abuse as soon as they are raised.

External Safeguarding Contacts

  • Social Care Direct: 0141 287 0555
  • Police - Family Protection Unit: 101
  • Glasgow & Partners Emergency Social Work Services: 0300 343 1505
  • Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration: 0131 244 2100

For more information, visit the Glasgow Child Protection Committee website at www.glasgowchildprotection.org.uk.

The effectiveness of this policy and associated procedures will be reviewed every 2 years by the  Directors.

Last modified: 20th April 2023

Review date: 20th April 2025

 

Contacting Us

If there are any questions regarding this safeguarding policy you may contact us using the information below.

brawtalent.org

hello@brawtalent.org

 

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