for
PARENT CLOUD LTD
I. PARENT CLOUD LTD (the Company) is a company run for the following purpose:
Providing remote support and advice to parents via a team of consultants on a broad spectrum of topics and also offering online remote classes and courses for parents and their children.
II. The Company is based at:
28 Lower Green Road,
Esher
KT10 8HD
Company Number: 11797795
III. The Company has adopted this safeguarding children policy and expects every adult working or helping at and on behalf of Parent Cloud LTD to support it and comply with it. Consequently this policy shall apply to all staff, consultants, managers, trustees, directors, volunteers, students or anyone working on behalf of Company.
2. Purpose of the Policy
3. The Risks to Children
Nearly every child grows up in a safe and happy environment and it is important not to exaggerate or overestimate the dangers. Nevertheless, there are situations where children need protection including but not limited to:
– Sexual abuse;
– Grooming;
– Physical and emotional abuse and neglect;
– Domestic violence;
– Inappropriate supervision by staff or volunteers;
– Bullying, cyber bullying, acts of violence and aggression within our schools and campuses;
– Victimisation;
– Self-harm;
– Unsafe environments and activities;
– Crime; and
– Exploitation.
The Company recognises that:
– the welfare of the child is paramount;
– all children regardless of race, gender, religious belief, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity have a right to equal protection from harm;
– some children are more vulnerable to harm as a result of their circumstances, prior experiences, communication needs or level of dependency; and
– working with children, young people, their parents and/or guardians, carers or other agencies is essential to protecting their wellbeing.
If, at any time, a consultant or representative of the organisation believe that a child may be in need, or that a child is being harmed or is likely to be, we will refer immediately to local authority children’s social care.
For clarity the definition of a child in need is as follows:
Children are considered to be ‘in need’ under s17 of the Children Act 1989 if:
6. Safeguarding Children during remote Events/Activities
There are three kinds of remote events/activities:
(A). those open to adults and children of all ages;
(B). those for children accompanied by a ‘parent’; and
(C). those for unaccompanied children, which are sometimes run alongside other events/activities (these events are rare).
All events run by Parent Cloud are remote and no representative from the organisation will interact with children face to face. That said, we understand that there may well still be risks and make sure that all consultants and representatives of the organisation have been rigorously vetted. We also make sure to keep all online events secure.
7. Disclosure and Barring
8. Health and Safety Aspects of Safeguarding Children
9. Prevention of Bullying
We will not tolerate the bullying of children either by adults or by other children. If any incident of child-on-child bullying should arise at a the Company event, those involved will be separated immediately and the parents of the children involved will be asked to deal with the matter. The Team will review all incidents of child-on-child bullying and assess the likely future risk to children. If appropriate, the Team will consider banning a child from future events, but only in full accordance with the rules and procedures of the Company. Allegations of adults bullying children will be dealt with in accordance with this Policy.
10. Photographing Children
No photos will be taken or published of any child attending an event or activity unless prior written permission is sought from a person with parental responsibility. If any person has any concerns regarding any person taking photos at an event or activity, that person should contact the Company immediately.
11. Managing Behaviour & Discipline
12. Other Policies
This safeguarding policy should be read together with the following policies and resources of the Company:
Consultant Business Agreement
Terms & Conditions
Privacy policy
13. Legal Framework
This policy has been drawn up in accordance with all relevant and applicable legislation and guidance available to the Company in the jurisdictions it operates within in the United Kingdom. Chiefly, this policy operates in accordance with the:
– Children Act 1989
– United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
– Children Act 2004
– General Data Protection Regulation
– Data Protection Act 2018
14. Communication
As a consultant with Parent Cloud, if the necessity arises to share information about clients, compliant with our privacy policy, please be conscious that each specialist may be bound by their own and potentially different code of ethics, dictated by their relevant governing body. Please ensure the consultant is open to receiving information prior to sharing.
This Policy is approved and robustly endorsed by PARENT CLOUD LTD and is due for review every 12 MONTHS.
KAREN TAYLOR (FOUNDER)
Reviewed: 14th April 2021