The purpose of this policy statement is:

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• to protect children and young people who receive Firbanks Tutoring’s services from harm.

• to provide staff and volunteers, as well as children and young people and their families, with the overarching principles that guide our approach to child protection.

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This policy applies to anyone working on behalf of Firbanks Tutoring.

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Legal framework

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This policy has been drawn up on the basis of legislation, policy and guidance that seeks to protect children in England. A summary of the key legislation and guidance is available from nspcc.org.uk/childprotection.

 

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 young people, to keep them safe and to practise in a way that protects them.

 

We recognise that:

 

• the welfare of children is paramount in all the work we do and in all the decisions we take.

• working in partnership with children, young people, their parents, carers and other agencies is essential in promoting young people’s welfare

• all children, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation have an equal right to protection from all types of harm or abuse

• some children are additionally vulnerable because of the impact of previous experiences, their level of dependency, communication needs or other issues  

• extra safeguards may be needed to keep children who are additionally vulnerable safe from abuse.

 

We will seek to keep children and young people safe by:

 

• valuing, listening to and respecting them

• appointing a nominated child protection lead for children and young people (Christina Kearney) 

• adopting child protection and safeguarding best practice through our policies and procedures

• recording and storing and using information professionally and securely, in line with data protection legislation and guidance

• sharing information about safeguarding and good practice with children and their families via leaflets, posters, group work and one-to-one discussions

• making sure that children, young people and their families know where to go for help if they have a concern

• using our safeguarding and child protection procedures to share concerns and relevant information with agencies who need to know, and involve children, young people, parents, families and carers appropriately

• using our procedures to manage any allegations against staff and volunteers appropriately • ensuring that we provide a safe physical environment for our children and young people, by applying health and safety measures in accordance with the law and regulatory guidance.

• building a safeguarding culture where tutors, young people and their families, treat each other with respect and are comfortable about sharing concerns.

• ensuring that all tutors hold a current DBS.

 

Contact details

 

Nominated child protection lead: Christina Kearney

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07365 641987          firbankstutoring@gmail.com

 

NSPCC Helpline 0808 800 5000

 

We are committed to reviewing our policy and good practice annually.

 

This policy was last reviewed on: 17.4.2024 by Christina Kearney