Safeguarding Policy – Music at St John’s - Overview
Commitment to safeguarding
Music at St John’s (MASJ) believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We recognise our responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults with whom we come into contact, and we are committed to protecting them from harm.
About this policy
Commitment to safeguarding
Music at St John’s (MASJ) believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We recognise our responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults with whom we come into contact, and we are committed to protecting them from harm.
About this policy
- This policy applies to: all trustees and other members, volunteers and anyone working on behalf of MASJ or taking part in its activities.
- This policy sets out the overarching principles that guide our approach to protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
- Children up to the age of 16 or young people aged 16-18.
- Adults aged over 18 defined as vulnerable by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006; this might include adults with a learning or physical disability, a physical or mental illness, chronic or otherwise, including an addiction to alcohol or drugs, or reduced physical or mental capacity.
- Protect children, young people and vulnerable adults who are: members of, receive services from, or volunteer for work with MaSJ.
- Ensure that all members and others working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are carefully selected and understand and accept responsibility for the safeguarding of those vulnerable individuals with whom they are interacting.
- Ensure that safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults is a primary consideration when MaSJ undertakes any activity, event or project.
| MASJ Safeguarding Policy as at 1 March 026.docx |
