Group Safeguarding Declaration
What Safeguarding means/raising concerns as a member of the public
Safeguarding Children
Safeguarding children and promoting their welfare includes:
- Protecting them from maltreatment or things that are bad for their health or development.
- Making sure they grow up in circumstances that allow safe and effective care.
If you are worried about any child and think they may be a victim of neglect or abuse, please follow this link: Reporting a child safeguarding concern.
Safeguarding Adult
Safeguarding adults includes:
- Protecting their rights to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect.
- People and organisations working together to prevent the risk of abuse or neglect, and to stop them from happening.
- Making sure people’s wellbeing is promoted, taking their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs into account.
If you suspect a vulnerable adult is suffering from neglect or abuse, please follow think link: Report an adult safeguarding concern.
Safeguarding Declaration July 2025 To view a PDF you may need to download Adobe Reader.
Safeguarding Statement of Intent – 2021-2024To view a PDF you may need to download Adobe Reader.
Modern Slavery Statement 2021-2024To view a PDF you may need to download Adobe Reader.
Safeguarding Structure & Governance Accountability
Safeguarding team structure To view a PDF you may need to download Adobe Reader.
Safeguarding Governance Accountability To view a PDF you may need to download Adobe Reader.