Child Protection Policy

Child Protection Policy Statement
Vinnies Dance & Theatre School believes that it is always unacceptable for a child or young person to experience abuse of any kind and recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children and young people, by a commitment to practice which protects them.

We recognise that:
The welfare of the child/young person is paramount

All children, regardless of age, disability, gender, racial heritage, religious belief, sexual orientation or identity, have the right to equal protection from all types of harm or abuse

Working in partnership with children, young people, their parents and carers is essential in promoting young people’s welfare

The purpose of the policy:
To provide protection for the children and young people who receive Vinnies Dance & Theatre Schools services, including the children of adult members or users

To provide staff and volunteers with guidance on procedures they should adopt in the event that they suspect a child or young person may be experiencing, or be at risk of, harm

This policy applies to all staff including volunteers, students or anyone working on behalf of Vinnies Dance & Theatre School.

We will seek to safeguard children and young people by:

Valuing them, listening to and respecting them

Adopting child protection guidelines through procedures and a code of professional practice for staff and volunteers

Recruiting staff and volunteers safely, ensuring all necessary checks are made

Sharing information about child protection and good practice with children, parents, staff and volunteers

Recording concerns relating to child protection and welfare so as to keep a record of observations and incidents.

Sharing information about concerns with agencies who need to know, and involving parents and children appropriately

Providing effective management for staff and volunteers through supervision, support and training

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

If you have any concerns please speak to our Principal, Miss Lillian