TEMPLE NEWSAM LEARNING PARTNERSHIP COOPERATIVE TRUST TNLP CLUSTER TEAM AND VOLUNTEER SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD PROTECTION POLICY AND PROCESSES JUNE 2017 TO JUNE 2018 1 All those who come into contact with children and young people have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of those children and young people. Safeguarding Procedures: Cluster Activities All those who come into contact with children and young people have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of those children and young people. The TNLP cluster team follow Children’s Services model Child Protection Policy for Education. Commissioned services will follow their own Child Protection policies and procedures (unless specified in the ABC Contract) and will notify the cluster of any incidents. The following procedures have been developed to assist those working in the cluster team, delivering cluster holiday club/ after school activities or commissioned services to work together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. They are designed to help you to be familiar with and follow our protocols for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people by being able to: Recognise symptoms of abuse and neglect Know what to do if you have a concern about a child or young person Understand the need for confidentiality Know key contact details for raising concerns about a child or young person Recognising the symptoms of abuse and neglect There are some behaviours that are commonly seen in children who are abused. These are intended to give an indication and cannot be used as a confirmation of abuse: Unexplained or suspicious injuries such as bruising, bites or burns, particularly if situated in a part of the body not normally prone to such injuries The child says that she or he is being abused, or another person says they believe, or know, that abuse is occurring The child has an injury for which the explanation seems inconsistent or which has not been adequately treated The child’s behaviour changes, either over time or quite suddenly, and he or she becomes quiet and withdrawn, or alternatively becomes aggressive Refusal to remove clothing for normal activities or keeping covered up in warm weather The child appears not to trust particular adults, a parent or coach with whom she or he would be expected to have, or once had, a close relationship An inability to make close friends Inappropriate sexual awareness or behaviour for the child’s age The Cluster team and TNLP volunteers will be aware of specific issues e.g. child sexual exploitation, radicalisation and issues associated with vulnerable groups such as disabled children. The Cluster 2 team and TNLP volunteers will adhere to the wider safeguarding policies, guidance and legislation. These include: Working Together to Safeguard Children (DfE 2017) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-safeguard-children--2 Keeping Children Safe in Education (DfE 2016) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education--2 Female Genital Mutilation: http://www.leedslscb.org.uk/Practitioners/FGM o Section 5B of the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 (as inserted by section 74 of the Serious Crime Act 2015) places a statutory duty upon teachers, along with social workers and healthcare professionals, to report to the police where they discover (either through disclosure by the victim or visual evidence) that FGM appears to have been carried out on a girl under 18. Safeguarding Children and Young People from the threat of violent extremism Radicalisation: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/protecting-children-from- radicalisation-the-prevent-duty o PREVENT is part of the UK’s counter terrorism strategy, it focusses on supporting and protecting vulnerable individuals who may be at risk of being exploited by radicalisers and subsequently drawn into terrorist related activity. PREVENT is not about race, religion or ethnicity, the programme is to prevent the exploitation of susceptible people. Leeds Domestic Violence Schools notification protocol LSCB Child Sexual Exploitation guidance: http://www.leedslscb.org.uk/Practitioners/Local- protocols/CSE-protocols E-Safety: https://www.leedslscb.org.uk/Practitioners/E-safety-guidance Sexually Harmful Behaviour: http://www.leedslscb.org.uk/Practitioners/Sexually-Harmful-Behaviour Children who go Missing: https://www.leedslscb.org.uk/Practitioners/Children-who-go-missing https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/children-who-run-away-or-go-missing-from- home-or-care What to do if you have a concern about a child or young person: Term Time Process During Term Time the Temple Newsam Learning Partnership Cluster team and volunteers will follow Children’s Services model Child Protection Policy for Education and report any child protection concerns directly to the designated members of staff in schools or the designated CP Officer in the TNLP Cluster (Lisa Oxley, Gemma Sargeant or Debs Jennings) What to do if you have a concern about a child or young person: School Holiday and After School Hours Process If delivering the above Temple Newsam Learning Partnership Cluster team will follow Children’s Services model Child Protection Policy for Education and report any child protection concerns directly to the designated members of staff. They are Lisa Oxley, Gemma Sargeant or Debs Jennings. Commissioned services will follow their own Child Protection process (unless specified in the ABC Contract) but will notify the cluster of any incidents and confirm that Child Protection procedures have been followed. If you are delivering in a school or Children’s Centre and observe any symptoms or have concerns, ask the activity leader if you can speak to a designated member of staff for child protection. In absence of these people please seek advice from other agencies: Education 3 and Early Start Safeguarding Team (0113 3951211) or CSWS Front Door (0113 3760336 or out of hours 0113 3760469). Do not discuss the details of your concerns with the activity leader or anyone else. The activity leader will be informed of who child protection designated staff are for each activity as detailed in the service level agreement or contract. There is also a list to help you in this booklet. If you are delivering cluster activities in a community setting/ centre please contact Gemma Sargeant, Lisa Oxley or Debs Jennings from the cluster team or if you are a commissioned service your Child Protection designated person. Discuss your concerns with the designated member of staff or Child Protection team who will decide with you on the next course of action. This needs to be done immediately and on the same day. You may be asked to complete a ‘Cause for Concern Form’ a copy of which is in this booklet. If a child discloses information explain you will have to tell a designated person. Record the information in child’s words. Be objective and factual, personal opinions and comments must not be included. These records must be made immediately following a disclosure. Stay calm and do not display shock, anger, embarrassment. Reassure the child that they have a right to be protected. Treat any information in strictest confidence. Do not discuss with anyone except the designated member of staff. Confidentiality The Temple Newsam Learning Partnership Trust operates on the presumption that anything imparted in confidence will be treated as such. This undertaking is subject to the following: If serious concerns are raised about the safety or welfare of a child the member of staff/ activity leader must act within the Leeds Children’s Services model Child Protection Policy for Education. All schools in the Trust adopt this policy. A copy of this Policy is available from designated members of staff in all schools/ cluster/ settings. Creating a Child Friendly Atmosphere during activities Ensure that: Children and young people are listened to, consulted and given responsibilities Children and young people’s rights are respected Children and young people are made to feel valued Children and young people are protected You recognise, understand and respond to needs of children and young people Practical Requirements Ensure that you: 4 Promote a positive and professional image Arrive at least 10 to 15 minutes before the children and young people are due to ensure that children and young people are supervised at all times. Ensure that your activity is fully resourced and ready to start on time Welcome the children and young people Take a register at the beginning of the activity. You may be issued with a register from the Cluster Community Worker or alternatively you may need to do your own. This will be clarified in the Service Level Agreement or contract Be aware of the medical and behavioural needs of individuals in the group. The activity leader will have the parental consent forms, make sure that you find out relevant information before the activity starts Begin the activity by outlining the health and safety requirements that are relevant to your activity. Risk assessments must be undertaken for all activities by the activity leader Know how to summon help/ first aid if you need it. Check with the activity leader. First aid requirements will be clarified in the cluster service level agreement or contract Out of School Activities Before the activity takes place ensure that: A risk assessment has taken place Adequate child protection procedures are in place and relevant copies are provided to Cluster contact.