Just42 Ltd Child Protection Summary Policy Statement

Just42 is committed to the welfare of everyone involved with the project.

In particular we are mindful of our responsibility for all those children and young people under our care and committed to adopt the best practice in order to protect them from any kind of abuse.

We are committed to following the guidelines in the Home Office Code of Practice: Safe from Harm and to ensuring all staff are equipped to create a safe environment and respond appropriately, should abuse be reported or suspected. This policy is also in line with the Children Act 1989.

It is the responsibility of the Trustees to ensure that this policy, procedures and guidelines are updated regularly, implemented fully and that all staff and project users are appropriately trained and supported in their use.

It is the responsibility of staff, including volunteers, to follow best practice in order to prevent abuse, and to report any abuse disclosed or suspected.

It is the responsibility of all adults working with children and young people to support and encourage each other in the implementation of this policy.

If staff are unsure as to how they should handle a situation then it is their responsibility to always look to put the care and safety of the young people they are working with first.

·        We are committed to supporting our parents and families

·        All leaders of the project are committed to the nurturing, protection and safeguarding of all, especially the young and vulnerable

·        We recognise that child protection is everybody’s responsibility

·        We are committed to following the agreed procedures and following statutory and professional guidelines

·        We review this policy, annually.

If you have any concerns for a child or in relation to any child protection matter then speak to one of the following who have been approved as child protection officers for this project:

Caroline Rutherford    Jackie Foden

A copy of the full policy