Child Protection Policy
Child Protection Policy Statement
David Felton Photography acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and the respective governing bodyâs requirements. Our policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children is paramount in all circumstances. It aims to ensure that regardless of age, gender, religion or beliefs, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or socio- economic background, all children;
⢠have a positive and enjoyable experience of being photographed, in a safe and child centred environment
⢠are protected from abuse whilst participating in the event being photographed or outside of the activity David Felton Photography acknowledges that some children, including disabled children and young people or those from ethnic minority communities, can be particularly vulnerable to abuse and accept responsibility to take reasonable and appropriate steps to ensure their welfare.
As part of our safeguarding policy David Felton Photography will;
⢠promote and prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people
⢠ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in respect of safeguarding and is provided with appropriate learning opportunities to recognise, identify and respond to signs of abuse, neglect and other safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people
⢠ensure appropriate action is taken in the event of incidents/concerns of abuse and support provided to the individual/s who raise or disclose the concern
⢠ensure that confidential, detailed and accurate records of all safeguarding concerns are maintained and securely stored
⢠obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure and conduct a background check of any photographer(s) used by the company
⢠prevent the employment / deployment of unsuitable individuals
⢠ensure robust safeguarding arrangements and procedures are in operation
The policy and procedures will be widely promoted and are mandatory for everyone involved in David Felton Photography. Failure to comply with the policy and procedures will be addressed without delay and may ultimately result in dismissal / exclusion from the organisation.