Issue - meetings

To seek approval for a revised Safeguarding Children Policy.

Members were informed that the Council has a specific statutory duty under Section 11 of the Children Act 2004 to make arrangements for ensuring that its functions, and services provided on its behalf, were discharged with regard to the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The Safeguarding Children Policy sets out how the Council would meet its obligations.

RESOLVED that the revised policy be approved.

Reason

All individuals, contractors and agencies have a duty to ensure they are familiar with and can access the Council’s reporting safeguarding procedures, or are familiar with and can access those of their own company/agency. The policy incorporates the Council priorities as a safe place for everyone.