Child Protection Policy Statement
31 August 2011
Child Protection Policy Statement
Moving on Music is committed to practice that protects children (anyone up to the age of 18) from harm. Staff and volunteers in this organisation accept and recognise our responsibilities under the Children (NI) Order 1995 about safeguarding children whilst involved in its activities.
Moving on Music recognises that good child protection policies and procedures are of benefit to everyone involved with the organisation’s work. For the purpose of this Policy the organisation’s staff includes office staff, musicians, workshop leaders/tutors as well as volunteers.
All those who have access to or contact with children or young people, supervised or unsupervised are required to:
• Recognise and accept their responsibilities
• Have an awareness of the issues that cause children harm
• Report concerns following the procedures set out in this policy
Moving on Music will endeavour to safeguard children by:
• Adopting child protection guidelines and a code of practice for Moving on Music staff and volunteers
• Reporting concerns to the authorities
• Sharing information about child protection and good practice with children, parents, staff and volunteers
• Following carefully the procedures for recruitment and selection of staff and volunteers
• Providing effective management for staff and volunteers through supervision, support and training
• Applying for an enhanced disclosure check through Access NI for those staff involved in ‘regulated activity’
• Checking ISA registration, once operational in Northern Ireland
Moving on Music is committed to reviewing our policy and practice at regular intervals, at least every three years.
To request a copy of the Moving on Music Child Protection Policy please contact Paula McHugh, Touring and Outreach Officer.
Phone: 028 90248818
Email: paula@movingonmusic.co.uk