Note: The terms ‘child’, ‘children’ and ‘young people’ describe any person/s under the age of 18.
Safeguarding Statement
LikemindsTherapy acknowledges its duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. It is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Kent County Council requirements. This policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. It aims to ensure that regardless of age, ability or disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, socio-economic background, all children have a positive experience at Likeminds Therapy in a safe and child-centred environment.
The Policy
LikemindsTherapy will promote and prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people value, listen to and respect children ensure robust safeguarding arrangements and procedures are in operation. We will adopt safeguarding best practice policies and procedures understand their role and responsibility in respect of safeguarding. Likeminds Therapy will undertake appropriate learning opportunities to recognise, identify and respond to signs of abuse, neglect and other safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people. We will ensure that confidential and accurate records of all safeguarding concerns are maintained and securely stored in line with data protection legislation and guidance (See Data Protection Policy). We willmake sure that children, young people, parents and adults know where to go for help if they raise a concern.
Monitoring
This policy will be reviewed with changes in legislation and/or government guidance as required by Kent County Council or as a result ofany other significant change or event.
