THE STITHIANS CENTRE
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The Stithians Village Hall Management Committee

CHILD AND VULNERABLE ADULTS PROTECTION POLICY

PHILOSOPHY: Stithians Village Hall Management Committee (SVHMC) believes that every young person and vulnerable adult, regardless of age or circumstance, has a right to be protected from harm and to feel safe and respected.

PRINCIPLES:

• To ensure that any activities organised or sponsored by hirers of accommodation provided by SVHMC involving young people and vulnerable adults provide an environment where they feel secure and valued.

• To require any regular or commercial hirer who has contact with children and vulnerable adults to have their own child protection policy and procedures in place.

• To ensure that clear procedures are in place whereby signs of abuse can be recognised and appropriate actions taken

• To ensure that procedures are in place for the protection of SVHMC employees and volunteer workers who are in contact with young people and vulnerable adults.

PROCEDURES:

• Have a nominated Child Protection Officer (CPO) who can be contacted by telephone. Catherine Cullen Tel: 01209 861 424

• Ensure that policies and procedures relating to Child Protection issues are in place in groups that children and vulnerable adults not accompanied by their parents/carers may attend.

• Display prominently our philosophy, the name of the CPO and contact details as well as the contact details for NSPCC and Childline and other relevant agencies such as Age Concern.

• Ensure all employed staff and volunteers [other than those who only have infrequent contact with young people and vulnerable adults] have enhanced level Criminal record Bureau (CRB) checks and that their continuing suitability is monitored.

• Follow guidelines laid down by OFSTED and Cornwall County Council code of Child Protection especially with regard to supporting young people and vulnerable adults, the recording and reporting of incidents.

• Provide training opportunities relating to child protection issues.

• Where appropriate to remind hirers of their obligations and responsibilities and the need for them to have effective child protection policies in place.

• Our Policies and procedures will be monitored and reviewed by Trustees regularly.

Approved by Trustees on ……9th October 2008…………………………………

Signed: (Chair or SVHMC)