Safeguarding Policy
Our Safeguarding Policy is a long and complex document, much of which is written in complicated slightly legal English! You can find a copy in the “Download Section”.
It is an important document and our staff know it, understand it (we test them on it’s content!) and apply it to everything we do.
You are welcome to read the policy and then take our quiz!
What is the Policy about?
The safeguarding policy is about keeping our young students safe from any form of abuse. It is also about keeping our staff safe from the risk of misunderstanding and false accusations.
The policy details types of abuse.
It also details how we respond to concerns raised by anyone, students, staff, parents, Homestay Hosts and public.
Melton College has a moral and legal obligation to provide students with the highest possible standard of care. We are committed to devising and implementing policies so that all staff are aware of their responsibilities to safeguard children from harm and abuse. All staff and all adult involved in the College are required to follow procedures to protect children and report any concerns about their welfare to appropriate authorities.
Our aim is to promote good practice, providing children and young people with appropriate safety/protection whilst in the care of Melton College.
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
