SAFEGUARDING POLICY 2022 -2023

Team Leader (TL): Natalie Edwards at [email protected] 07985 960703

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Hazel Jones at EMAIL

VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT

All new Jump! Volunteers are subject to a number of safeguarding and vetting checks consisting of an initial informal interview/meeting; a completed application form; two written references one of which being from someone in the attended Church; an enhanced DBS certificate from a local church or other recognised body.

INDUCTION

New Jump! Volunteers will be expected to:

Read key Jump! Policies including this policy, and risk assessments
Read Part 1 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) September 2022

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1101454/Keeping_children_safe_in_education_2022.pdf

Undertake Safeguarding training and annual refersher training thereafter
New Jump! Volunteers who intented to be lesson leaders or assistants for work in schools will initially work in pairs with experienced leaders and be introduced to the key school staff. Each will have a Jump! ID badge that must be worn at all times during school visits.

ROUTINE SAFEGUARDING FOR JUMP! VOLUNTEERS

Annual: refresher training, Safeguarding policy review and reading Part 1 of KCSIE September 2022
DBS certificates are renewed after 5 years.
A single central register is maintained by the Team Leader (TL)/Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Schools who book Jump! sessions are provided with the names, photographs and DBS reference numbers of the Team volunteers from which is drawn those who will be attending
Jump! ID badge must be worn at all times during school visits (schools will also have their own systems)

VOLUNTEER WORK IN SCHOOLS

Jump! Teaching sessions operate predominantly during school hours and under the jurisdiction of a member of school staff. At all times, Jump! Volunteers will adhere to the Safeguarding/Child Protection policy of the School. This also applies on trips by the school to any of the churches. The Designated Senior Person (DSP) at each school is displayed in each school together with safeguarding information. School office staff will be able to assist in the location of information and/or contacting the DSP.

VOLUNTEER WORK OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOURS

For any activities outside of school hours and on church premises, the child protection policy of that church will be followed.

Everyone involved in Jump! shares in the responsibility for helping to keep children safe by:

Providing a safe environment
identifying children who are suffering or likely to suffer significant harm and
taking appropriate action.

HOW DO I MAKE SURE MY BEHAVIOUR IS ALWAYS APPROPRIATE?

Please attend a team training session. These will be offered periodically and at least annually.
Ensure mobile phone is not used for calls, photos, videos in school settings/visits
Ensure contact with children is appropriate and never plan to be alone with a child
If you are unsure about anything, please ask the lesson leader with whom you are working or the TL.

When to be concerned

As an adult volunteering with children and young people YOU have a duty to act when you have a concern about a child's welfare. When you become aware of information that leads you to be concerned about the physical, emotional or sexual wellbeing of a child you must report it. The information you have may not be enough on its own for a child protection referral. However, it will help the school's DSP to build a picture of a child at risk of harm.

Alerts

Harm to a child can be caused by:

You may see physical signs You may hear worrying accounts
You may pick up on emotional distress
You may notice changes in a child's behaviour or presentation
A child may disclose to you
A parent/carer Family member/friend
Another child
Stranger
Member of staff/volunteer

What must I do if I have a concern?

You should report concern to the DSP (or Deputy DSP if unavailable) as soon as possible
Recognise the concern
Respond - inform the school's DSP/Deputy DSP without delay*
Make a written record (using the child's own words), sign and date it**
Pass the record to the DSP/Deputy DSP*
If you concern is about a staff member/volunteer you should report this to the Head Teacher
If your concern is about the Head Teacher you should inform the Safeguarding Governor
If your concern is about a Jump! volunteer, in addition to the above steps, you should also inform the DSL as soon as possible.

WHAT MUST I DO IF A CHILD MAKES A DISCLOSURE TO ME?

Listen - listen carefully to what is said to you. Don't interrupt or ask questions
Reassure - be calm, attentive and non-judgmental. Stress that it was the right thing to tell. Don't promise to keep what is said secret.
Ask open questions not leading questions (TED):

T = Tell me more ...

E = Explain that to me…

D =Describe what happened…

Respond - Tell the School DSP without delay*
Write it down** - Use the child's own words. Note anything else that made you concerned. Sign and date it
Give it to the DSP of the school*

REMEMBER

1. Delay in reporting your concerns could cause the child greater harm.

2. School staff and volunteers are often the first people to see a child after they have been abused.

3. Not all abuse has physical signs.

4. If in doubt talk to the DSP of the school you are in.

5. Protection of a child must be your first priority.

* Office Staff will be able to facilitate reporting to the DSP as they may not be immediately available

** Schools will have their own reporting forms/systems that they may require you to use