Child Protection Policy
Name of regulation:
Child Protection Policy
Purpose of regulation: To inform Phoenix Academy staff of their responsibilities when working with
Children
Approval for this regulation given by: Executive
Responsibility for its update: Dean of Students and Academic
Registrar
Regulation applies to Phoenix Academy staffs who works with
Children
Date of Approval: April 2007
Proposed Date of Review: May 2008
Introduction
• A child is defined as a person under the age of 18 (The Children Act 1989).
• For the purpose of this policy document
The term ‘child’ will be used to describe all children and young people under
the age of 18 years old participating in Phoenix Academy led activities.
The term ‘staff’ will be used to describe those employed on a contract of
Employment at Phoenix Academy including those on working on a
Voluntary/unpaid basis.
• Staff should implement this policy using the following guidelines when conducting
work that involves children. This will protect the safety and well-being of children
engaging with the Phoenix Academy and that of our own staff.
• For all activity and events involving children at Phoenix Academy University, at least one
Member of staff should lead on child protection, raising awareness of this policy and
Its guidelines among other staff and where appropriate the children, accompanying
Academy /care staff and parents.
• Where staffs are likely to engage with a child on a one-to-one basis, it is imperative
That he/she is appropriately child protection trained.
• The “Lead member of staff” referred to in this Policy is the Dean of Students and
Academic Registrar, or, in her absence, the Phoenix Academy Secretary.
• The University’s Counselling Service works to a separate professional code of
Practice, which aligns with this policy.
Children’s Rights
All children have needs and rights:
• The need for physical care and attention
• The need for intellectual stimulation
• The need for emotional love and security
• The need for social contact and relationships
• The right to have their needs met and safeguarded
• The right to be protected from neglect, abuse and exploitation
• The right to be protected from discrimination
• The right to be treated as an individual
Phoenix Academy Phoenix Academy Child Protection Policy
In our provision for children, Phoenix Academy Phoenix Academy will ensure that:
• The welfare of the child is paramount
• All children, whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, language, racial origin
Religious beliefs and/or sexual identity have the right to protection from abuse
• All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to
Swiftly and appropriately
• All staff has a responsibility to report concerns to the appropriate child protection
Lead member of staff.
Policy statement
Phoenix Academy Phoenix Academy staff have a professional duty to take such steps that, in the
Circumstances of an educational institution are reasonable to see that the child is safe from
Harm while involved in Phoenix Academy activities. All children have a right to protection, and the needs
Of disabled children and others who may be particularly vulnerable must be taken into account.
Phoenix Academy Phoenix Academy will ensure the safety and protection of all children involved in its
Activities through adherence to the Child Protection guidelines it has adopted.
Policy aims
The aim of the Phoenix Academy Phoenix Academy Child Protection Policy is to promote good
Practice:
• Providing children and young people with appropriate safety and protection whilst
Visiting/ in the care of the University
• Allow all staff /volunteers to make informed and confident responses to specific child
Protection issues.
Policy implementation
The Phoenix Academy Phoenix Academy Child Protection Policy will be implemented by adhering to
the policy guidelines contained within this document. All staff who work with children
must comply with this Policy in conjunction with the University’s Code of Conduct, failing
which disciplinary action may be taken under the University’s Disciplinary Procedure.
The guidelines cover three main areas:
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allegations or suspicions of abuse.
Staff should never try to deal with a suspicion, allegation or actual incident of
abuse by him/herself.
Reporting suspected, alleged, or actual incidents of abuse
It may sometimes be difficult to accept that something that has been disclosed in
Social Services Emergency Duty Team
• Child Protection Unit
• NSPCC Child Protection Helpline 0800 800 500
The following information may be required:
• Staff name, address, telephone number, position/role within the University.
• As many details about the child as possible, e.g. name, date of birth, address, home
Telephone number, school.
• What the reasons are for telephoning, e.g. the suspicions, allegations, what has been
said, giving details of times and dates and the child’s emotional