Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
The Å·ÃÀAV is fully committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from harm.
Policy for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
Our policy outlines the legislation, principles and values that inform the practice of staff, volunteers and other representatives who work with children or adults at risk in the course of performing duties or services on behalf of the Å·ÃÀAV. The welfare of the child is paramount.
This policy is operated in conjunction with the UK safeguarding legislation and guidance including Children Act 1989 and 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 and Care Act 2014. The policy should be read in conjunction with the Safeguarding procedures and processes.
Policy documents
Å·ÃÀAV Global Safeguarding Policy
Å·ÃÀAV UK Child Safeguarding Policy
Å·ÃÀAV Child Safeguarding Procedures
Å·ÃÀAV UK Adult Safeguarding Policy
Å·ÃÀAV Adult Safeguarding Procedures
Safeguarding statement – Ireland
Incident reporting
Safeguarding children incident and concern report form
Safeguarding adults at risk incident and concern report form
Procedure for reporting concerns in Ireland
Help for safeguarding
For questions related to and help with safeguarding, please email us.
Contact our safeguarding team
We're here to help. Get in touch with our safeguarding team.