Safeguarding Policy

The aims of the policy are to:

• Clarify the roles and responsibilities of all parties within scope of the policy.
• Support the promotion of a safe working environment and a culture of care in which the rights of all children, young people and adults with care and support needs are protected and respected.
• Promote best practice in how employees and associated workers interact with children, young people, and adults with care and support needs whilst providing Council services.
• Minimise the chances of abuse through effective Council recruitment and ensure that the Councils implement safer recruitment and selection practices robustly.
• Provide a framework for developing partnerships with appropriate external bodies such as Devon and Children's Family Partnership and Devon Safeguarding Adults Board, to ensure that the policy continues to reflect legal and best practice requirements in respect of the responsibility of care of children, young people and adults with care and support needs.