Child Protection Statement & Policy 

LINKES believes that it is always unacceptable for a child or young person to experience abuse of any kind and recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children and young people, by a commitment to practice that protects them. 

We recognise that: 

• the welfare of the child/young person is paramount  

• all children, regardless of age, disability, gender, racial heritage, religious belief,  sexual orientation, or identity, have the right to equal protection from all types of  harm or abuse 

• working in partnership with children, young people, their parents, carers and their agencies is essential in promoting young people’s welfare. 

The purpose of the policy is: 

• to provide protection for the children and young people who receive Linkes Youth Club services.  

• to provide staff and volunteers with guidance on procedures they should adopt in the event that they suspect a child or young person may be experiencing, or be at risk of, harm. 

• this policy applies to all paid staff, volunteers, management committee members,  or anyone working on behalf of LINKES. 

We will seek to safeguard children and young people by:

• valuing them, listening to and respecting them. 

• appointing a Designated Child Protection Lead for children and young people. 

• adopting child protection and safeguarding practices through procedures and a code of conduct for staff and volunteers. 

• recruiting staff and volunteers safely, ensuring all necessary checks are made

• sharing information about child protection and good practices with children, parents, staff, and volunteers. 

• sharing information about concerns with agencies who need to know, and involving parents and children appropriately. 

• providing effective management for staff and volunteers through supervision,  support, and training. 

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