Policy Statement
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk of harm
or neglect.
The purpose of this policy statement is to define how Compaid operates to safeguard
children and Adults at risk of harm in order to:
- protect them from harm.
- provide staff and volunteers with the overarching principles that guide our
approach to safeguarding.
Compaid is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory
responsibilities, government guidance, complies with best practice and Kent and
Medway Safeguarding Partnership requirements.
Compaid recognises that it has responsibilities for the safety and care of children
under the Children Act 1989 and 2004.
The organisation recognises and meets its responsibilities under Working Together 2023.
It also recognises it responsibilities to safeguarding Adults at Risk of Harm
under the Care Act 2014. The organisation will act in accordance with the Domestic
Abuse Act 2021 and all relevant legislation.
We have a duty of care and are committed to the protection and safety of everyone
who comes in to contact with it including children and adults at risk involved as visitors
and as participants in all of our activities both on and off site. We also have a duty to
safeguard and support our staff and volunteers.
This policy defines how Compaid operates to safeguard children and adults at risk
of harm or neglect.
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This policy will be reviewed every 3 years and amended as necessary, or earlier in
accordance with forthcoming legislation.
