Black Country Consortium Ltd
Statement of Intent
Black Country Consortium Ltd (BCC Ltd) is
committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare, both physical and
emotional, of every child and adult, who participates in activities either
directly organised by BCC Ltd or through a third party working collaboratively
with us.
This Policy sets out a clear and consistent
framework for paid and unpaid staff and 3rd parties working on
behalf of BCC Ltd who are delivering this commitment, in line with safeguarding
legislation and statutory guidance
It will be achieved by:
- Promoting and prioritising the safety and
wellbeing of children and adults with all BCC Ltd team members and those third
party organisations who work directly on our behalf with children and adults at
risk.
- Adopting safe recruitment procedures for paid
and non-paid team members that help deter, reject or identify people who might
pose a risk or inappropriate influence to children or adults at risk.
- Ensuring that all existing and new team members
understand their roles and responsibilities under safeguarding legislation and
statutory guidance, to be alert to signs of abuse or maltreatment and refer
concerns to the appropriate person using the agreed procedures.Ensuring that the organisations that work on
our behalf ensure that through their operations, policies and procedures, they
commit to protecting children or adults from harm.
- Ensuring all children, young people, adults,
parents and carers are informed of the policy and procedures as fully as
possible by making it available via the BCC Ltd website, BCC Contracting
procedures and engagement activities.
- Ensuring the Safeguarding Policy and its
application is overseen through corporate governance arrangements including the
Board of Directors, Active Black Country Board and Audit Committee.
The designated lead for safeguarding at Black
Country Consortium will take all concerns and allegations of abuse seriously
whether against Black Country Consortium Ltd staff and volunteers, or our
contractors and third party deliverers.
Parents, carers, children, young
people, adults at risk and any other adults associated with the Black Country
Consortium Ltd through our work either directly or indirectly will have access
to our policies and procedures to ensure any safeguarding concern can be
referred to the relevant authorities.
The designated lead for safeguarding at
the Black Country Consortium will escalate these by referring to the Local
Authority Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and the relevant independent
Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) for social care for children (DO for
allegations against staff and volunteers. In emergencies, this obligation may
extend to contacting the Police.
The safeguarding policy and supporting
procedures will be widely promoted and mandatory for all team members at Black
Country Consortium Ltd. Failure to
comply with the safeguarding policy and procedures will be addressed without
delay and dismissal/exclusion from the organisation may be the result.
Signed by:Sarah Middleton
Date: August 2017