children and learners accessing our provisions alongside geographical Local Authority safeguarding arrangements. We have a specialist dedicated safeguarding team to who support colleagues to ensure all those on our programmes are safe. Our governance and various boards, follow an ethos and promote a culture where everyone feels safe, comfortable to be heard and know they will be listened to. The voice of the child and learner is of upmost importance and therefore their wishes and feelings are considered when a safeguarding concern arises. SCL have systems and processes in place which promote and are easily accessible for children and learners to directly and confidently report a safeguarding issues or abuse, knowing they can safely express their views and give feedback. It is the responsibility of all colleagues to act if there is a cause for concern in relation to the poor behaviour and misconduct in relation to colleagues towards a child or learner. However, it is not the responsibility of colleagues to determine if abuse or harm has occurred. Colleagues are required to act and report to the dedicated safeguarding team, who will assess the situation and decide whether to escalate to the appropriate authorities, monitor, or take other action. This may be done in collaboration with colleagues and with their ongoing support and input. Concerns can be reported here Safeguarding@wearescl.co.uk. Internal and external safeguarding contact details are provided at the front of this policy and procedure. All colleagues are advised to maintain an attitude of ‘it is my responsibility’, ‘it could happen here’ and ‘professional curiosity’ where safeguarding is concerned.
BREACHES
All colleagues are obliged to comply with these policies and procedures as specified and agreed within their employment contract or other contractual agreements with SCL. Failure to comply will be addressed without delay and may result in formal action, dismissal, or exclusion as per SCL’s Colleagues Disciplinary and Dismissal Procedures. If appropriate, a referral to relevant authorities and regulatory bodies will also be made.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
SCL promotes and works with children and learners from a diverse range of backgrounds and needs and as such, we are committed to equality of opportunity in every aspect of our activities. We believe everyone has the right to live without fear, prejudice, or discrimination regardless of their protected characteristics of race, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, social class, religion, and belief, as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
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