Safeguarding Policy
Introduction
This safeguarding policy outlines our commitment to protecting children we work with. The Digital Childhood Agency and Digital Families Agency prioritise the safety and well-being of all children involved in our activities.
Key Principles
Child-Centred Approach: The welfare of the child is paramount in all our activities.
Respect and Dignity: Every child is treated with respect and dignity.
Confidentiality: We take our commitment to confidentiality seriously but will share information when necessary to protect a child.
Roles and Responsibilities
Staff Training: all Digital Childhood Agency and Digital Families Agency staff, advisors and consultants who work with children are trained in safeguarding and child protection procedures.
Reporting Concerns: Any concerns or complaints must be reported immediately.
Reporting Process
Immediate Reporting: Staff must report any concern or complaint about a child's safety to the Safeguarding Lead without delay.
Safeguarding Lead's Role: Alexandra Evans, the Safeguarding Lead, will review the concern and, if necessary, escalate it to a child mental health professional.
Professional Assessment: The child mental health professional will assess the situation and determine the appropriate action.
Escalation Procedure
Identify Concern: Staff identifies and reports concern to the Safeguarding Lead.
Review by Safeguarding Lead: The Safeguarding Lead reviews the concern.
Escalation: If required, the Safeguarding Lead escalates the concern to a child mental health professional for further assessment and action.
Safeguarding Lead's Concern: If it is the Safeguarding Lead who identifies a concern, they will escalate it directly to the child mental health professional.
Confidentiality and Record-Keeping
Confidential Records: All records of concerns and actions taken are kept confidential and securely stored.
Access Control: Access to these records is restricted to authorised personnel only.
Communication with Parents and Guardians
Informed Consent: Parents and guardians are informed about our safeguarding policy and procedures.
Incident Notification: Parents and guardians are notified promptly if a concern involving their child is raised and escalated.
Review and Updates
This policy is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective and up-to-date with current legislation and best practices.
Contact Information
For any concerns or more information about our safeguarding policy, please contact:
Safeguarding Lead: Alexandra Evans
Email: contact@childhood.digital
The Digital Childhood Agency and Digital Families Agency are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children we work with and will take all necessary steps to protect them from harm.