Safeguarding
Keeping young people safe is at the centre of everything we do
Many of the young people we work with face risks to their safety and wellbeing. Clear safeguarding practice runs through every referral, every intervention and every member of our team.
Youth Services is not an emergency service
If you are worried that a child is being harmed or is at risk of harm, contact your local authority children’s services.
Policy & procedures
We have a written safeguarding and child protection policy and clear procedures for recording, reporting and responding to concerns.
Designated safeguarding lead
A named designated safeguarding lead oversees safeguarding and makes sure concerns are acted on quickly and properly.
Safer recruitment
Everyone working with young people goes through safer recruitment, including enhanced DBS checks and references.
Working with partners
We work within existing safeguarding plans and alongside schools, children’s services and other agencies.
Information sharing
Where there is a safeguarding concern, we share information with the right agencies to keep young people safe, in line with statutory guidance.
Data protection
Personal information is handled securely and in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Confidentiality
What young people and families can expect
We respect the privacy of every young person we work with. What they share with us is kept confidential, except where we are worried that they or someone else is at risk of harm.
In that case, we will usually talk to the young person first about who we need to tell and why, unless doing so would put them or someone else at greater risk.
Have a concern about Youth Services?
If you have a concern about the conduct of anyone working for Youth Services, contact us straight away and ask to speak to our designated safeguarding lead.
- Call07359 680447
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Choose the route that fits you. Both take you straight to a referral form.