Dover Town Carnival Child Protection Policy Statement 2023
(A Full Protection Procedure Policy is available on request from the association)
The Dover Town Carnival recognizes its duty of care under the children and young persons act 1963 the child (performances) regulations 1968
the protection of children act 1999 and the criminal justice and court services act 2000.
The association recognizes that abuse can take many forms,whether it be physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect.The association is committed to practice which protects children from harm. All members of the association accept and recognize their responsibilities to develop awareness of the issues which cause children harm.
The association believes that:
The Association will ensure that:
The Association has child protection procedures which accompany this policy.This policy should also be read in conjunction with the associations
health & safety policy.The board of directors has appointed a designated child protection officer, who is in charge of ensuring that the child protection policy and procedures are adhered to. This policy will be regularly monitored by the board and will be subject to annual review
Signed VAL HABBERSHAW JANEY LORIMER BA (HONS)
CHAIRPERSON CHILD PROTECTION OFFICER
DOVER TOWN CARNIVAL DOVER TOWN CARNIVAL
(A Full Protection Procedure Policy is available on request from the association)
The Dover Town Carnival recognizes its duty of care under the children and young persons act 1963 the child (performances) regulations 1968
the protection of children act 1999 and the criminal justice and court services act 2000.
The association recognizes that abuse can take many forms,whether it be physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect.The association is committed to practice which protects children from harm. All members of the association accept and recognize their responsibilities to develop awareness of the issues which cause children harm.
The association believes that:
- the welfare of the child is paramount
- all children whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, language, racial origin, religious beliefs, sexual identity, have the right to protection from abuse.
- all suspicions and allegations of abuse should be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately:
- all members and employees of the association should be clear on how to respond appropriately.
The Association will ensure that:
- all children will be treated equally and with respect and dignity
- the welfare of the child will always be put first
- a balanced based on mutual trust will be built which empowers the children to share in the decision - making process
- enthusiastic and constructive feedback will be given rather than negative criticism
- bullying will not be accepted or condoned
- all adult members of the association provide a positive role model for dealing with other people
- action will be taken to stop any inappropriate verbal or physical behaviour
- it will keep up to date with health & safety legislation
- it will keep informed of changes in legislation and policies for the protection of children
- it will undertake relevant development and training
- it will hold a register of every child involved with the association and will retain a contact name and number close at hand in case of emergencies.
The Association has child protection procedures which accompany this policy.This policy should also be read in conjunction with the associations
health & safety policy.The board of directors has appointed a designated child protection officer, who is in charge of ensuring that the child protection policy and procedures are adhered to. This policy will be regularly monitored by the board and will be subject to annual review
Signed VAL HABBERSHAW JANEY LORIMER BA (HONS)
CHAIRPERSON CHILD PROTECTION OFFICER
DOVER TOWN CARNIVAL DOVER TOWN CARNIVAL