Tree of Strings is committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for children and adults at risk taking part in performance or education events, projects and other activities.
We recognise that all children and adults at risk have a right to feel safe and protected from all forms of abuse and neglect.
We will ensure that all our staff are carefully selected and accept responsibility for helping to prevent the abuse of children and adults at risk in their care.
We will respond quickly and appropriately to all suspicions and allegations of abuse.
We will appoint a Designated Safeguarding Lead who will take specific responsibility for child protection and safeguarding. This will be the Chief Executive, with the Education Lead aware of all necessary procedures in their absence as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
We will nominate a Trustee to hold responsibility and oversight for safeguarding on an annual basis.
As Tree of Strings is a regulated activity provider, all staff engaged in providing regulated activity will be required to have enhanced DBS clearance.
We will review the effectiveness of our Safeguarding Policy on an annual basis.