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Introduction <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Safety and wellbeing of all learners and staff are at the forefront of all Prospect Training (Yorkshire) Ltd\u2019s, operations and it acknowledges the range of activities that contribute to maintaining and creating an environment that ensures effective safeguarding practices take place for everyone.<\/p>\n .<\/p>\n The Safeguarding Policy provides for a coherent framework of practice to be in place and for all policies relating to this framework to address this key priority. The Safeguarding Policy is reviewed each year and when\/or changes in law, policy, guidance, or best practice occur in order to ensure that it remains a key driver in the development of our strategy on safeguarding. The two groups identified below may have learners with additional needs and\/or disabilities and can face further safeguarding challenges.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This policy has been reviewed in line with the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure that every learner is given additional awareness and support by all our experienced staff throughout the programme of study from March 2020.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Children and Young Person<\/strong><\/p>\n This refers to those under the age of 18 as Defined in the Children Act 1989.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Vulnerable Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n This refers to a person aged 18 years or over who may be unable to protect or take care of themselves or may be exploited this may include:-<\/p>\n Elderly and frail<\/p>\n Mental illness or dementia<\/p>\n Learning disability<\/p>\n Severe physical illness<\/p>\n Substance misuser<\/p>\n Homeless<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Policy Statement <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Prospect Training (Yorkshire) Ltd recognise its duties, statutory and otherwise to ensure that all our functions with a view to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children receiving education and training at all our premises and within the workplace.<\/p>\n Safeguarding is everyone\u2019s responsibility and therefore this policy applies to all of us.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Prospect Training (Yorkshire) Ltd is committed to ensuring that it:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Policies and procedures will be reviewed and approved to ensure that awareness is raised on all issues:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Peer on peer abuse could be noted by various signs and symptoms which may occur consistently or over a period of time they may include:-<\/p>\n Domestic abuse \u2013 where they may experience emotional, physical, financial,<\/p>\n sexual abuse, exploitation, harming by peers.<\/p>\n Harmful Sexual Behaviour where a young person demonstrates behaviour<\/p>\n outside of their normative parameters of development.<\/p>\n Youth Crime\/Violence \u2013 reference to offences.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Legislative Framework <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Prospect Training (Yorkshire) Ltd operates its Safeguarding Policy through its acknowledgement and acceptance of its responsibilities set out in in the following documents:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Furthermore, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and people with care and support needs will be undertaken with due regard to:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rotherham Safeguarding Children\u2019s Board (RSCB) Procedures https:\/\/www.proceduresonline.com\/Rotherham\/scb\/<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Pathway to Provision (Nottinghamshire) Multi-Agency Thresholds Guidance (December 2018)<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk\/media\/1731833\/pathwaytoprovision.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n What to do if you\u2019re worried a child is being abused (March 2015)<\/strong>https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/419604\/What_to_do_if_you_re_worried_a_child_is_being_abused.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n \u2018Working together to Safeguard children\u2019 (2023)<\/strong> reviewed February 2024<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/working-together-to-safeguard-children–2<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2018Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023)<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/keeping-children-safe-in-education–2<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Information Sharing (April 2024)<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/safeguarding-practitioners-information-sharing-advice<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n No Secrets (January 2015)<\/strong>https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/194272\/No_secrets__guidance_on_developing_and_implementing_multi-agency_policies_and_procedures_to_protect_vulnerable_adults_from_abuse.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The Prevent Duty (2023)<\/strong> updated March 6 2024<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/prevent-duty-guidance#:~:text=This%20is%20statutory%20guidance%20for,is%20separate%20guidance%20for%20Scotland<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Channel Duty Guidance (April 2015)<\/strong> updated 2023<\/p>\n https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/651e71d9e4e658001459d997\/14.320_HO_Channel_Duty_Guidance_v3_Final_Web.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Female Genital Mutilation<\/strong>http:\/\/rotherhamscb.proceduresonline.com\/chapters\/p_fem_gen_mut.html<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/573782\/FGM_Mandatory_Reporting_-_procedural_information_nov16_FINAL.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Safeguarding children and young people from sexual exploitation<\/strong>https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/278849\/Safeguarding_Children_and_Young_People_from_Sexual_Exploitation.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Safer Practice, Safer Learning- a whole organisation approach to safeguarding vulnerable adults for the learning and skills sector. <\/strong>https:\/\/api.excellencegateway.org.uk\/resource\/import-pdf:4619<\/a><\/p>\n \u2018Safeguarding Children and safer recruitment in Education\u2019 (2011) updated 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/safeguarding-children-and-safer-recruitment-in-education<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Forced Marriage Unit of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office<\/strong>(http:\/\/www.fco.gov.uk\/en\/travel-and-living-abroad\/when-things-go-wrong\/forced-marriage\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n NSPCC<\/strong>(www.nspcc.org.uk\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n Jisc Staying Safe Online<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.jisc.ac.uk\/guides\/staying-safe-online<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n National Domestic Violence Helpline<\/strong>http:\/\/www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Online abuse Legislation, policy and practice<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/learning.nspcc.org.uk\/online-safety\/preventing-online-abuse-and-harm#:~:text=Online%20sexual%20abuse,to%20watch%20a%20sexual%20act<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP<\/strong>)www.ceop.police.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n Women\u2019s Aid<\/strong>www.womensaid.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n Apna Haq support for Asian Women<\/strong>http:\/\/www.apnahaq.org.uk\/about-us\/about-apna-haq\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Karma Nirvana \u2013 Support for victims of honour crimes\/ forced marriage<\/strong> (www.karmanirvana.org.uk<\/a>)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Private Fostering<\/strong> \u2013 http:\/\/www.privatefostering.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n http:\/\/www.rdash.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Safeguarding-Adults-<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Working in partnership <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Prospect Training (Yorkshire) Ltd, will refer concerns that a child or young person might be at risk of significant harm to Partnership Contract holder, Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub, the Police or Channel and concerns for assessment of need and onward referral for other services if required to the Early Help Unit.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Awareness and appreciation of the role of others in partner agencies is essential for effective collaboration to take place. It is vital that organisations work collaboratively to enable good practice in safeguarding.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n All referrals will need to evidence that consent has been provided by the subject of the referral as well as parent\/carer, except where the referral relates to attendance matters or assistance in applications for parenting contracts, parenting orders,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n acceptable behaviour contracts and anti-social behaviour orders. Where there is a risk of significant harm and consent is not given then a justification will be provided of the need to share information.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Purpose and Objectives <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n It is Prospect Training (Yorkshire) Ltd\u2019s policy to ensure that guidelines, procedures, training and personal support are in place so that staff and learners can confidently identify and respond appropriately to concerns relating to the safety of all our learners.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It will ensure that designated personnel will be available to assist staff who identify concerns and that all concerns will be treated seriously.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n No matter what the source of the information, we will adopt the following procedure to ensure consistency. The procedure will consist of three steps:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Prospect Training (Yorkshire) Ltd will ensure that all concerns about children are recorded accurately and Information will be stored securely in line with Contract holders archiving policies and our policies.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This policy applies to the support of children and young people up to their 18th birthday as defined by the Children Act 2008. For those young people reaching their 18th birthday who need continuing services and support, this can be extended to their 25th birthday.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In the context of working in Further Education, where the majority of individuals are over the age of 16, it is important to recognise that whilst the law allows consensual sexual activity at the age of 16, if the child requires help and support the lawful nature of the activity does not stop intervention. Examples of this may be:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Roles and Responsibilities <\/strong><\/p>\n All adults working with or on behalf of children or vulnerable adults have a responsibility to protect them. There are however, key people within Prospect Training (Yorkshire) Ltd and the Local Authorities who have specific responsibilities<\/p>\n under safeguarding procedures. Those internal persons named constitute our safeguarding team.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Designated Senior Person \u2013 Lead: Tutor \u2013 Brenda Newton 01709 586600 or email: <\/strong>brenda@prospecttraining.co.uk<\/strong><\/a>has responsibility at a strategic level within the organisation for:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Deputy Designated Officer: Janice Black \u2013 (01709 586600) or email <\/strong>janice@prospecttraining.co.uk<\/a> has responsibility to support the above including responsibility of working to identify learners at risk and support safeguarding.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Advising and supporting our staff where learner(s) are not following our Code of Conduct eg behaviours or actions, who may have in their possession substances or weapons and ensure this is dealt with and reported to Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy Designated Officer.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Learners at Risk<\/strong><\/p>\n Prospect Training recognises that our sites may be the only, secure, stable environment for an \u2018at risk\u2019 learner\u2019s life.\u00a0\u00a0 Behaviours that learners may present could be challenging, defiant or withdrawn. We aim to identify learners \u2018at risk\u2019 through one or more of the following methods:-<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Enrolment form<\/p>\n Induction Process<\/p>\n Initial Assessments<\/p>\n Staff reporting and monitoring<\/p>\n Self-referral<\/p>\n ECHP plan<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We will support learners by:-<\/p>\n Courses that encourage confidence, self-motivation and self esteem<\/p>\n Our sites which promotes a positive, support and secure environment that give a sense of being respected and valued<\/p>\n Implementation of our learner code of conduct \u2013 to enable learners to know what is acceptable.<\/p>\n Additional learner support where applicable to develop further skills<\/p>\n Development of a responsive staff team to respond appropriately in safeguarding situations.<\/p>\n Absence reporting \u2013 which may be an indicator of concern.<\/p>\n Learner feedback where learners can say how \u2018safe\u2019 they feel.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Recruitment of staff <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n All new staff will be subject to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in line with our safe recruitment policies and procedures.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n All interviews for new staff are undertaken and include a question in regard to safeguarding and at least one member of the interviewing panel will have undertaken the \u2018safer recruitment training\u2019.<\/p>\n The associated \u2018Recruitment Policy\u2019 and \u2018DBS Policy\u2019 give greater detail to the process. Records of all staff are kept confidentially with our Accounts Director David Black and the single central record is maintained by our Operations Director.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Disclosures for new staff <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n All new staff will be required to have a satisfactory enhanced DBS<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Existing staff checks<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n All Staff at Prospect Training (Yorkshire) Ltd are subject to renewed DBS checks by the organisation every 3 years.<\/p>\n It is the responsibility of every staff member to disclose to Prospect Training (Yorkshire) Ltd any criminal convictions that are incurred during their employment. Failure to do so will be considered a disciplinary offence and in some circumstances, may lead to dismissal.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Training<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n All newly recruited staff will have a clear understanding of their role and responsibilities in safeguarding children and young people and are aware of the associated procedures, including reading Keeping Children Safe in Education (2019,2022 and 2023) Part 1. Staff who work with young people must also read Annex A. These are documented on the individual staff members Induction Checklist current version 14.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n All staff will continually be made aware of and supported to understand the policy and associated procedures, including updates to policies and documentation. This will include how to communicate to disabled people and those who use a different language. Our staff will use the individuals first language to speak appropriately and respectfully to a person with a disability eg use phrases such has \u2018a person who\u2019, or \u2018a person with\u2019 or \u2018a person who has\u2019 guidance on words to use or not use<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/disabilityandhealth\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n All Senior Managers and the designated Senior Person and Deputy Safeguarding Officer are familiar with their role and responsibilities \u2013 this is via training and duties relating to safeguarding.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n All staff are aware of their role and responsibilities and receive guidance on how to deal with suspicions or disclosures of abuse \u2013 via training. Safeguarding is also covered at team meetings.<\/p>\n Members of staff must renew their training every 3 years and designated safeguarding staff every 2 years<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Procedures <\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n It is the duty by law of any member of staff, who receives a disclosure of abuse, or suspects that abuse may have occurred, to report it to a member of the safeguarding team. If a member of the team cannot be found, then the matter should be brought to the attention of the most senior member of staff.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Written disclosures need to be recorded on the individual staff members Personnel file.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If appropriate, the member of the Safeguarding Team will refer cases of suspected abuse or allegations to the Multi Agency Safeguarding Team (MASH) by telephone in accordance with the Local Safeguarding Board Procedures and main contract holder\u2019s procedures. In some cases, it may be appropriate for the Police to also be contacted.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It is not the job of our organisation to investigate allegations; this is the responsibility of the Authorities. However, essential information may help these investigations and details such as learner\u2019s name, address, and date of birth, family composition, and reason for referral should be recorded. The name of the person who initially received the disclosure and whether or not the parents\/guardians of the learner are aware of the referral should also be included.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Advice and guidance can be obtained from the MASH team of Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy Safeguarding Officer.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Support from the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy Safeguarding Officer will be made available for staff dealing with safeguarding issues.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Professional Confidentiality<\/strong><\/p>\n A member of staff must never<\/strong> agree with a learner to keep information confidential and where there is a safeguarding concern this must be reported to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy Safeguarding Officer and may require further investigation by the appropriate authorities.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Staff will be informed of relevant information in respect of individual cases on a \u2018need to know basis\u2019 only. Any information shared with a member of staff in this way must be held confidentially by themselves.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Key Definitions<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Definitions of Abuse <\/strong><\/p>\n Behaviours towards a person that my either deliberately or unknowingly cause the individual harm, or may endanger their life or their human or civil rights<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It is important that staff are aware of the signs and symptoms and, whilst they may be indicative of some other problem or issue, the possibility that the young person is<\/p>\n being abused should not be discounted. Any concern about a young person who is showing signs of abuse or of being at risk of abuse should be followed up with the Designating Safeguarding Lead or Deputy Safeguarding Officer.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Physical Abuse<\/strong><\/p>\n May involve hitting, shaking, slapping, pushing, throwing, kicking poisoning, burning or scalding, drowning, suffocating, misuse of medication, restraint, inappropriate sanctions or otherwise causing physical harm.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Neglect <\/strong><\/p>\n Including ignoring medical or physical care needs, failure to provide access to appropriate health, social care or educational services, the withholding of the necessities of life, such as medication, adequate nutrition and heating.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sexual violence and Sexual Harassment <\/strong><\/p>\n Prospect Training (Yorkshire) Ltd, take all reports of sexual violence and sexual harassment seriously and ensure that in all cases these are reported.\u00a0\u00a0 They are likely to be complex, requiring difficult professional decisions to be made quickly and under pressure. At the first point of an instance being reported the Designated Safeguarding Lead or if unavailable the Deputy Safeguarding Officer will be contacted. Each decision will be reviewed on a case by case basis, with the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy Safeguarding Officer using their professional judgement and being supported by other agencies, such as children\u2019s social care and the police as required.<\/p>\n Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Honour-based violence<\/strong><\/p>\n The FGM duty came into force on 31 October 2015 and was updated on 22 January 2020.<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 name<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 contact details (work telephone number and e-mail address) and times when you will be available to be called back<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 role<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 place of work<\/p>\n <\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 name<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 contact details (work telephone number and e-mail address)<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 place of work<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022 the girl\u2019s details: <\/strong><\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 name<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 age\/date of birth<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 address<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Is a collective term for procedures, which include the removal of part or all of the external female genitalia for cultural or other non-therapeutic reason. The practice is medically unnecessary, extremely painful and has serious health consequences, both at the time when the mutilation is carried out and in later life. The procedure is typically performed on girls aged between 4 and 13, but in some cases, it is performed on new-born infants or on young women before marriage or pregnancy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n FGM has been a criminal offence in the U.K. since the Prohibition of Female Circumcision Act 1985 was passed. The Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 replaced the 1985 Act and makes it an offence for the first time for UK nationals<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Permanent UK residents to carry out FGM abroad, or to aid, abet, counsel or procure the carrying out of FGM abroad, even in countries where the practice is legal.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Suspicions may arise in several ways that a child is being prepared for FGM to take place abroad.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Consider whether any other indicators exist that FGM may have or has already taken place, for example:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Financial or material abuse<\/strong><\/p>\n Including theft, fraud, exploitation, pressure about wills, property or inheritance or financial transactions, or the misuse or misappropriation of property, possessions or benefits.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Emotional Abuse <\/strong><\/p>\n It may involve seeing or hearing the ill-treatment of another. It may involve serious bullying (including cyber bullying, use of text, social networks and emails).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Discriminatory abuse<\/strong><\/p>\n Including racist, sexist, that based on a person\u2019s disability, and other forms of harassment, slurs, or similar treatment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Others may include<\/strong><\/p>\n Violation of rights, Institutional, exposure to extremist behaviours and attempts to radicalise.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Peer on Peer Abuse<\/strong><\/p>\n Staff should recognise that children and young people are capable of abusing their peers, should not be tolerated or passed off as \u2018part of growing up\u2019, \u2018banter\u2019, \u2018joking\u2019, this type of abuse can manifest itself in many ways and not limited to:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Gender based violence, sexual imagery, sexual assaults<\/p>\n Bullying and cyberbullying<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 \u2013 The Prevent Duty<\/strong><\/p>\n This act makes provision in relation to terrorism including communications data, and information, our duty in particular is to those at risk of being drawn into terrorism and providing support for vulnerable people who may be drawn into terrorism acts.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Receiving a Disclosure <\/strong><\/p>\n DO <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n DON\u2019T <\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Following up a Disclosure, Allegation or Suspicion of Abuse <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact Details<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n LADO<\/strong><\/p>\n Milovan Orlandich \u2013 LADO, Mary Woollett Centre, Danum Road, Doncaster, DN4 5HF <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Doncaster Safeguarding Children Board (DSCB<\/strong>) Procedure for Allegations Against Staff, Carers and Volunteers can be found at:<\/p>\n https:\/\/doncasterscb.proceduresonline.com<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council Safeguarding Adults<\/a>\n
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