Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY

·       we are committed to providing a safe environment for children and young people

·       the safety and wellbeing of children is central to all our decision-making

·       our service is committed to child safety

·       we have a zero tolerance approach to child abuse

·       all children and young people have a right to feel safe and be safe.

·       our approach to preventing harm is embedded in our policies and procedures

·       we are committed to a culture where the safety, wellbeing and participation of all children and young people we work with are paramount.

·       we invest in our staff and volunteers to ensure they are supported to have the skills, knowledge and confidence to be child safe

·       we seek to incorporate the views and opinions of children and young people when developing a safe place for them

·       we welcome comments, compliments and complaints from children, their families and the community to guide how we work to protect children.