Safeguarding Children Policy - Revision history

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Prevent Duty

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	We have ensured that Prevent Duty training is part of the safeguarding training received by all Handcrafted staff. We will work with key partners to ensure that we are aware of any tensions within our local community so that we can create safe spaces for our trainees to discuss their experiences and concerns. Where we are concerned about a trainee, we will follow our safeguarding procedures. Serious concerns should be referred to the Police Prevent Team where there is a concern that a trainee is at immediate risk.		We have ensured that Prevent Duty training is part of the safeguarding training received by all Handcrafted staff. We will work with key partners to ensure that we are aware of any tensions within our local community so that we can create safe spaces for our trainees to discuss their experiences and concerns. Where we are concerned about a trainee, we will follow our safeguarding procedures. Serious concerns should be referred to the Police Prevent Team where there is a concern that a trainee is at immediate risk.

	In exercising our specific duty under Prevent we seek to protect ~~vulnerable~~ adults from being drawn into, and against, the messages of all violent extremism. This includes and is not restricted to Daesh, Al Qaeda, Far Right, Neo-Nazi, White Supremacist ideology, Irish Nationalist and Loyalist paramilitary groups and extremist Animal Rights movements.		In exercising our specific duty under Prevent we seek to protect children and adults at risk of harm from being drawn into, and against, the messages of all violent extremism. This includes and is not restricted to Daesh, Al Qaeda, Far Right, Neo-Nazi, White Supremacist ideology, Irish Nationalist and Loyalist paramilitary groups and extremist Animal Rights movements.

	Staff should be alert to changes in trainees' behaviour, which could indicate that they may be in need of help or protection.		Staff should be alert to changes in trainees' behaviour, which could indicate that they may be in need of help or protection.

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Prevent Duty

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	There are now duties imposed on agencies under the Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (The Prevent Duty), to have 'due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism.'		There are now duties imposed on agencies under the Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (The Prevent Duty), to have 'due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism.'

	Further advice in relation to this is within the statutory guidance – Revised Prevent Duty guidance: for England and Wales ~~1 April 2021~~		Further advice in relation to this is within the statutory guidance – Revised Prevent Duty guidance: for England and Wales (2023)

	We have ensured that Prevent Duty training is part of the safeguarding training received by all Handcrafted staff. We will work with key partners to ensure that we are aware of any tensions within our local community so that we can create safe spaces for our trainees to discuss their experiences and concerns. Where we are concerned about a trainee, we will follow our safeguarding procedures. Serious concerns should be referred to the Police Prevent Team where there is a concern that a trainee is at immediate risk.		We have ensured that Prevent Duty training is part of the safeguarding training received by all Handcrafted staff. We will work with key partners to ensure that we are aware of any tensions within our local community so that we can create safe spaces for our trainees to discuss their experiences and concerns. Where we are concerned about a trainee, we will follow our safeguarding procedures. Serious concerns should be referred to the Police Prevent Team where there is a concern that a trainee is at immediate risk.

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Volunteers

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	* Qualifications where relevant have been verified Appropriate training in safeguarding is given		* Qualifications where relevant have been verified Appropriate training in safeguarding is given
	* Volunteers are given a copy of our safeguarding policy and know how to report concerns		* Volunteers are given a copy of our safeguarding policy and know how to report concerns
			* Appropriate training in safeguarding is provided for each volunteer

	=== Trainees in helping roles ===		=== Trainees in helping roles ===

Seymour Jacklin: /* Paid Workers */

2026-02-24T15:25:18Z

Paid Workers

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	* A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) bureau check has been completed		* A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) bureau check has been completed
	* Qualifications where relevant have been verified		* Qualifications where relevant have been verified
	* Appropriate training in safeguarding ~~suitable~~ is provided for the successful applicant		* Appropriate training in safeguarding is provided for the successful applicant
	* The applicant has completed a probationary period		* The applicant has completed a probationary period
	* The applicant has been given a copy of our safeguarding policy and knows how to report concerns.		* The applicant has been given a copy of our safeguarding policy and knows how to report concerns.

Seymour Jacklin: /* New staff */

2026-02-24T15:24:27Z

New staff

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	== Appendix 1: Training staff ==		== Appendix 1: Training staff ==
	=== New staff ===		=== New staff ===
	All new staff will receive training on Handcrafted's policies and procedures during their two-week induction period. This will include training on the Handcrafted Safeguarding Policy and the procedures that are in place to maintain Handcrafted's commitment to safeguarding ~~vulnerable~~ adults.		All new staff will receive training on Handcrafted's policies and procedures during their two-week induction period. This will include training on the Handcrafted Safeguarding Policy and the procedures that are in place to maintain Handcrafted's commitment to safeguarding children as well as adults at risk of harm.

	=== Regular training ===		=== Regular training ===
	Staff will receive regular training on a variety of topics. Core topics of training are mandatory for all staff. Staff who miss a mandatory training session will be asked to catch up with the training content using a recording of the session. The training will cover topics including the Handcrafted core values, different aspects of Handcrafted's approach to support work, and different areas of need including mental health and addictions. Aspects of safeguarding will be addressed during any training session where they are relevant, and some training sessions will be dedicated to safeguarding. There will be at least one dedicated safeguarding training session per year. Training will be delivered by experts on the topic being discussed. In some cases, this will be someone external to Handcrafted. In other cases, this will be a member of Handcrafted staff. Safeguarding training will usually be delivered by the HSO/HDSO.		Staff will receive regular training on a variety of topics. Core topics of training are mandatory for all staff. Staff who miss a mandatory training session will be asked to catch up with the training content using a recording of the session. The training will cover topics including the Handcrafted core values, different aspects of Handcrafted's approach to support work, and different areas of need including mental health and addictions. Aspects of safeguarding will be addressed during any training session where they are relevant, and some training sessions will be dedicated to safeguarding. There will be at least one dedicated safeguarding training session per year. Training will be delivered by experts on the topic being discussed. In some cases, this will be someone external to Handcrafted. In other cases, this will be a member of Handcrafted staff. Safeguarding training will usually be delivered by the HSO/HDSO.

Seymour Jacklin: /* Nominated Trustees with Safeguarding Oversight (NOTSOs) */

2026-02-24T15:21:45Z

Nominated Trustees with Safeguarding Oversight (NOTSOs)

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	Email: eileenbrady63@gmail.com		Email: eileenbrady63@gmail.com

	The Nominated Trustees with Safeguarding Oversight (NOTSOs) will liaise with the HSO and provide them with advice and guidance on safeguarding matters. This may include advising the HSO on individual cases. However, in accordance with the Handcrafted's Confidentiality Policy and Guidance, the HSO will not share identifying details with them of trainees who are affected by safeguarding cases. The NOTSOs should also provide the HSO with advice and guidance on the Handcrafted's strategic approach to safeguarding, helping the HSO to ensure that Handcrafted fulfils all the commitments stated at the start of this policy. The NOTSOs will be members of the Handcrafted Safeguarding Steering Group At least one NOTSO will attend each meeting of the group, to ensure quoracy.		The Nominated Trustees with Safeguarding Oversight (NOTSOs) will liaise with the HSO and provide them with advice and guidance on safeguarding matters. This may include advising the HSO on individual cases. However, in accordance with the Handcrafted's Confidentiality Policy and Guidance, the HSO will not share identifying details with them of trainees who are affected by safeguarding cases. The NOTSOs should also provide the HSO with advice and guidance on the Handcrafted's strategic approach to safeguarding, helping the HSO to ensure that Handcrafted fulfils all the commitments stated at the start of this policy. The NOTSOs will be members of the Handcrafted Safeguarding Steering Group. At least one NOTSO will attend each meeting of the group, to ensure quoracy.

	=== Handcrafted Safeguarding Steering Group ===		=== Handcrafted Safeguarding Steering Group ===

Seymour Jacklin: /* Holistic, person-centred and empowering support */ typo correction

2026-02-24T15:20:35Z

Holistic, person-centred and empowering support: typo correction

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	Staff will pay close attention to the needs of trainees who may be the victims of any form of abuse, and in their record-keeping will ascertain how Handcrafted can appropriately work to meet these needs as well as the historical details of any allegations. A holistic, person-centred and trauma-informed approach will be taken in planning how best to support victims.		Staff will pay close attention to the needs of trainees who may be the victims of any form of abuse, and in their record-keeping will ascertain how Handcrafted can appropriately work to meet these needs as well as the historical details of any allegations. A holistic, person-centred and trauma-informed approach will be taken in planning how best to support victims.

	Staff will treat both victims and perpetrators of safeguarding cases with dignity and respect, in line with Handcrafted's's ethos.		Staff will treat both victims and perpetrators of safeguarding cases with dignity and respect, in line with Handcrafted's ethos.

	==== Confidentiality and disclosure guidance ====		==== Confidentiality and disclosure guidance ====

Seymour Jacklin: /* Identifying concerns in adults */ correction

2026-02-24T15:19:48Z

Identifying concerns in adults: correction

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	=== Identifying and reporting concerns ===		=== Identifying and reporting concerns ===

	==== Identifying concerns ~~in adults~~ ====		==== Identifying concerns for children ====
	All Handcrafted workers have a duty of care and are expected to work with the organisation, statutory authorities and multidisciplinary agencies to safeguard children. Staff cannot assume it is somebody else's job to raise a concern if something comes to their attention. To enable them to carry out their duties, all front-line staff are trained on how to recognise the signs of abuse in children (See Appendix 8) and how to raise a concern. Staff receive training on the Prevent Duty and know how to implement that training.		All Handcrafted workers have a duty of care and are expected to work with the organisation, statutory authorities and multidisciplinary agencies to safeguard children. Staff cannot assume it is somebody else's job to raise a concern if something comes to their attention. To enable them to carry out their duties, all front-line staff are trained on how to recognise the signs of abuse in children (See Appendix 8) and how to raise a concern. Staff receive training on the Prevent Duty and know how to implement that training.

Seymour Jacklin: /* Safe recruitment */

2026-02-24T15:19:09Z

Safe recruitment

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	=== Safe recruitment ===		=== Safe recruitment ===
	Measures will be taken to ensure that all Handcrafted paid staff and volunteers are appointed, trained, supported and supervised in accordance with government guidance on safe recruitment. (see [~~https://policy.handcrafted.org.uk/Safeguarding_Children_Policy~~#~~Appendix_2~~:~~_Safe_Recruitment~~ Appendix 2])		Measures will be taken to ensure that all Handcrafted paid staff and volunteers are appointed, trained, supported and supervised in accordance with government guidance on safe recruitment. (see [[Safeguarding Children Policy#Appendix 2: Safe Recruitment\|Appendix 2]])

	=== Identifying and reporting concerns ===		=== Identifying and reporting concerns ===

Seymour Jacklin: /* Safe recruitment */

2026-02-24T15:18:38Z

Safe recruitment

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	=== Safe recruitment ===		=== Safe recruitment ===
	Measures will be taken to ensure that all Handcrafted paid staff and volunteers are appointed, trained, supported and supervised in accordance with government guidance on safe recruitment.		Measures will be taken to ensure that all Handcrafted paid staff and volunteers are appointed, trained, supported and supervised in accordance with government guidance on safe recruitment. (see [https://policy.handcrafted.org.uk/Safeguarding_Children_Policy#Appendix_2:_Safe_Recruitment Appendix 2])

	=== Identifying and reporting concerns ===		=== Identifying and reporting concerns ===