Example layout. Replace with Eden's approved policy wording. The same template works for privacy, cookies, complaints and code of conduct.
1. Purpose
Eden Mentoring CIC is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every young person we work with. This policy sets out how we keep them safe. [Policy text.]
2. Who it covers
Directors, mentors, volunteers and anyone working on Eden's behalf, in school and at every activity outside it. [Policy text.]
3. Safer recruitment
- Application form and references
- Enhanced DBS and safer-recruitment checks
- Consent, safeguarding and policy documents read and signed
- Training online and in person before starting in a school
4. In schools
Mentors work within each school's own safeguarding policy and reporting pathway. [Policy text.]
5. Activities outside school
Every activity is risk-assessed and run within this framework, with parental consent and trained mentors present. [Policy text.]
6. Online
Eden does not run an open social network for young people. Our mentor network is private and separate. [Policy text.]
7. Reporting a concern
Designated safeguarding lead: [name] · [phone] · [email]
Children's services: [local authority contact]
Immediate danger: call 999.
8. Review
Reviewed every year by Eden's directors and our Advisory Council safeguarding adviser. [Policy text.]
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