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Safeguarding Policy
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The purpose of this policy statement is
to protect an individual who receives The Holistic Grooming Academy services
to provide Members, Volunteers, and Contractors with the overarching principles that guide our approach to adult protection
We believe and recognise that
individuals should never experience abuse of any kind
we have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all adults, to keep them safe, and to practice in a way that protects their integrity
the welfare of every individual is paramount
all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation have a right to equal protection from all types of harm and/or abuse.
some individuals are additionally vulnerable because of the impact of previous experiences, their level of dependency, communication needs, or other issues
working in partnership with other organisations is essential in promoting our Member’s welfare
We will seek to keep vulnerable individuals safe by
valuing, listening to, and respecting them
appointing a nominated individual protection lead member for safeguarding
developing individual protection and safeguarding policies and procedures
using our safeguarding procedures to share concerns and relevant information with agencies who need to know, and involving our Member’s
creating and maintaining an anti-bullying environment and ensuring that we have a policy and procedure to help us deal effectively with any bullying that does arise
developing and implementing effective online safety policy and related procedures
sharing information about individual protection and safeguarding best practice with our members via leaflets, posters, group work, and one-to-one discussions
recruiting staff and volunteers safely, ensuring all necessary checks are made
providing effective management for staff and volunteers through supervision, support, training, and quality assurance measures
implementing a statement of ethics and terms and conditions for our team, members, and volunteers
using our procedures to manage any allegations against staff and volunteers appropriately
ensuring that we have effective complaints and whistleblowing measures in place
ensuring that we provide a safe physical environment for our Students, Members, Tutors and Volunteers, by applying health and safety measures in accordance with the law and regulatory guidance
recording and storing information professionally and securely
Related policies and procedures
The policy statement should be read alongside our organisational policies and procedures, including:
Procedures for responding to concerns about an individual’s wellbeing
Dealing with allegations of abuse of individuals
Role of the designated safeguarding officer
Managing allegations against staff, members, and volunteers
Safer recruitment and membership policy and procedures
Staff, team, and volunteers supervision ratios
Code of conduct for Members
Anti-Bullying policy and procedures
Online safety policy and procedures for responding to concerns about online abuse
Photography and image sharing guidance
Individual protection records retention and storage policy
Contact & Policy Details
If you require further information and/or clarity on this policy please contact us:
We are committed to reviewing our policy and practice annually.
This policy was last reviewed on:
01/01/2025
Signed: Stephanie Zikmann
Date: 13/11/2022
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