SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Name of organisation: BLANK CANVAS
The following statement was agreed by the trustees on: 11th October 2022
Blank Canvas is committed to the safeguarding of young people and ensuring their well-being.
We recognise that we all have a responsibility to help prevent the physical, sexual, psychological, financial and discriminatory abuse and neglect of young people and to report any such abuse that we discover or suspect.
We recognise the personal dignity and rights of young people and will ensure all our policies and procedures will reflect this.
We believe all young people should enjoy and have access to every aspect of the life of Blank Canvas.
We undertake to exercise proper care in the appointment and selection of those who will work with young people.
We believe every young person should be valued, safe and happy. We want to make sure that young people we have contact with know this and are empowered to tell us if they are experiencing significant harm.
We are committed to:
Following statutory and specialist guidelines in relation to safeguarding young people and will ensure that as Blank Canvas, all workers will work within the agreed procedure of our safeguarding policy.
Implementing the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Acts 1995 and 2005, Equality Act 2010 and all other relevant legislation.
Supporting, resourcing and training those who undertake this work.
Ensuring that we are keeping up to date with national and local developments relating to safeguarding.
Ensuring that everyone agrees to abide by these recommendations and the guidelines established by Blank Canvas.
Supporting all in Blank Canvas affected by abuse.
We recognise:
Children’s Social Services has lead responsibility for investigating all allegations or suspicions of abuse where there are concerns about a child or young person.
Where an allegation suggests that a criminal offence may have been committed then the police should be contacted as a matter of urgency.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
We will review this statement and our policy annually. A copy of Blank Canvas’ policy can be seen upon request.
If you have any concerns for a young person, then speak to one of the following who have been approved as safeguarding coordinators for Blank Canvas