Our Safeguarding Commitment
At Chapter One we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and welfare of children. We know that we have a clear responsibility to the children we support, and to our staff and volunteers, to ensure that our conduct and training complies with best practice in relation to safeguarding
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Chapter One recognises that it has a clear responsibility to its staff, volunteers and beneficiaries to ensure that conduct and training complies with best practice in relation to Safeguarding. Chapter One therefore undertakes:
To ensure all Chapter One staff and volunteers are aware of what Safeguarding is
To ensure Chapter One staff and volunteers understand what constitutes appropriate behaviour in their interaction with children
To train all Chapter One staff and volunteers in the appropriate procedure to follow should they become concerned that a child is experiencing abuse, or is at risk of abuse
To ensure that Chapter One has a Designated Safeguarding Officer and a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer at all times.
To ensure safeguarding provision throughout the year, including school holidays with the support of the ADSO team.
To ensure Chapter One follows an appropriate procedure if an allegation is made against staff or volunteers
To ensure that all volunteers and Chapter One staff pass a criminal record or Enhanced DBS/ Scottish PVG check before they begin to volunteer or work
To ensure that all reading calls are recorded and recordings can be reviewed on demand
To ensure Chapter One’s Senior Leadership team and Board of Trustees regularly reviews data on Safeguarding reports
For a full copy of our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures, please click the download link below.