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What is Melton College’s safeguarding policy?

What is Melton College’s safeguarding policy?

Melton College has a moral and legal obligation to provide students with the highest possible standard of care.

Melton College is committed to devising and implementing policies so that all staff are aware of their responsibilities to safeguard children from harm and abuse.  All staff are required to follow procedures to protect children and report any concerns about their welfare to appropriate authorities.

The aim of the policy is to promote good practice, providing children and young people with appropriate safety/protection whilst in the care of Melton College and to allow staff and volunteers to make informed and confident responses to specific child protection issues.

Policy Statement
Melton College is committed to the following:

  • The welfare of the child is paramount.
  • All children, whatever their age, culture, ability, gender, language, racial origin, religious belief and/or sexual identity should be able to participate in tuition and social activities in a safe environment.
  • Taking all reasonable steps to protect children from harm, discrimination and degrading treatment and to respect their rights, wishes and feelings.
  • All suspicions and allegations of poor practice or abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately.
  • All staff will be recruited with regard to their suitability for that responsibility, and will be provided with guidance and/or training in good practice and child protection procedures. Working in partnership with parents and children is essential for the protection of children.

Read our full policy here

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