Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Groups Policy

Following a legislative update all references to regulated activity, as defined by the Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Groups Act, are out of date (paragraphs 2.2, 2.3 and 7.1.1). The new definitions of regulated activity, as defined by the Protection of Freedoms Act, came into operation on 10 September 2012 and guidance on these definitions has been inserted at Appendix 1a, 1b and 1c of the Policy. The Policy is currently being updated and when approved will be communicated to relevant staff and added to this webpage. All queries should be directed to the Legal Services Unit on extension 5002.

Section A: Introductions and Definitions

Section B: Recruitment of Staff and Student Admissions

Section C: Additional Measures to Safeguard Children and Vulnerable Adults

Section D: Dealing with Allegations/Suspicions of Harm/Abuse

APPENDICES

Appendix 1A: Regulated Activity Children

Appendix 1B: Supervision Guidance

Appendix 1C: Regulated Activity Adults

Appendix 2: ID Validation Form

Appendix 3: Statement of Intent - Written Policy on the Management,
Handling and Storage of Disclosure Information

Appendix 4: Consent to Share EDC Information with Placement Providers

Appendix 5: Vetting Information (Pending review of scheme)