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Taoist Arts Organisation Safeguarding Policy <\/b><\/b><\/span>Children, Young People and Adults at Risk<\/b><\/b><\/p>

Taoist Arts Organisation (TAO)
Policy status: Current
Approved by: TAO Committee
Policy owner: TAO Safeguarding Officer
Review: At least every 3 years and sooner where legislation, guidance or organisational circumstances require<\/p>

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1. Purpose and Commitment<\/strong><\/p>

The Taoist Arts Organisation (TAO) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who participates in its activities.<\/p>

TAO recognises that everyone has the right to participate in an environment that is safe, respectful and free from abuse, exploitation, discrimination, bullying and inappropriate behaviour.<\/p>

Safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone within TAO, including instructors, assistants, committee members, volunteers and members.<\/p>

TAO is committed to:<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002protecting children, young people and adults at risk from abuse and neglect;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002listening to and taking seriously safeguarding concerns;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002providing clear procedures for reporting concerns;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002ensuring that concerns are dealt with promptly, appropriately and fairly;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002maintaining appropriate professional boundaries;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002learning from safeguarding concerns, including historic concerns;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002continually reviewing and strengthening safeguarding practice; and<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002ensuring that no individual\u2019s position, reputation, seniority or contribution to TAO places them above safeguarding procedures.<\/p>

The safety and welfare of participants will always take priority over organisational reputation, personal relationships or concerns about embarrassment or reputational damage.<\/p>

At the same time, TAO recognises its responsibility to safeguard its instructors, volunteers and its members. Concerns and allegations must therefore be handled fairly, proportionately, confidentially and in accordance with appropriate procedures.<\/p>

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2. Scope<\/strong><\/p>

This policy applies to all TAO activities and to everyone acting on behalf of TAO, whether paid or voluntary.<\/p>

It applies to:<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002instructors;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002assistant instructors;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002committee members;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002officers;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002volunteers;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002members;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002children and young people;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002adults at risk;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002visitors and participants at TAO events, courses and activities.<\/p>

It applies to safeguarding concerns arising during TAO activities as well as concerns relating to conduct outside TAO where that conduct may affect the safety or welfare of participants.<\/p>

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3. Terminology<\/strong><\/p>

Children and young people<\/p>

For the purposes of this policy, a child or young person is anyone under the age of 18.<\/p>

Adults at risk<\/p>

TAO uses the term adult at risk rather than the older term \u201cvulnerable adult\u201d.<\/p>

An adult at risk is an adult who may be unable to protect themselves from abuse, neglect or exploitation because of their care and support needs or circumstances.<\/p>

Safeguarding concern<\/p>

A safeguarding concern may arise where there is information, behaviour, an allegation, disclosure or observation suggesting that a child or adult at risk may have experienced, or may be at risk of, abuse, neglect, exploitation or other harm.<\/p>

A concern does not have to be proven before it is reported<\/p>

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4. Safeguarding Principles<\/strong><\/p>

TAO believes that:<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002everyone has the right to safety and dignity;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002the welfare of children is paramount;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002adults at risk should be protected from abuse and neglect;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002safeguarding is everyone\u2019s responsibility;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002people should be listened to and taken seriously;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002concerns should be reported rather than investigated informally by members;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002confidentiality must be respected but cannot prevent information being shared where safeguarding requires it;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002people raising genuine concerns must not suffer retaliation or disadvantage;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002allegations must be dealt with fairly and without prejudging the outcome;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002safeguarding procedures must apply equally to people in positions of authority; and<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002TAO must learn from safeguarding concerns and continually improve its practice.<\/p>

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5. Responsibilities of Instructors, Assistants and Members<\/strong><\/p>

It is not the responsibility of an individual member, instructor or assistant to determine whether abuse has occurred.<\/p>

Their responsibility is to:<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u20021.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002recognise that something may be a safeguarding concern;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u20022.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002listen appropriately if someone raises a concern or makes a disclosure;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u20023.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002make an accurate record;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u20024.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002report the concern promptly through the safeguarding procedure; and<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u20025.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002maintain appropriate confidentiality.<\/p>

Doing nothing is not an acceptable response to a safeguarding concern.<\/p>

Members should not investigate allegations themselves, interview witnesses, confront an alleged perpetrator or attempt to determine whether an allegation is true.<\/p>

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6. Responsibilities of the Organisation<\/strong><\/p>

The TAO Committee is responsible for ensuring that:<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002an appropriate safeguarding policy is maintained;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002safeguarding procedures are implemented;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002instructors and relevant volunteers receive appropriate training;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002appropriate recruitment and DBS procedures are followed;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002a Safeguarding Officer is appointed and that the Safeguarding Officer has appropriate Safeguarding training in accordance with up to date national Safeguarding requirements, Sport England guidance and National Governing Body requirements;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002safeguarding concerns are acted upon promptly;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002appropriate external agencies are contacted where required;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002safeguarding records are securely maintained;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002concerns about people in positions of authority are handled independently and appropriately;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002the policy is reviewed regularly; and<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002lessons arising from safeguarding concerns are incorporated into future practice.<\/p>

The Committee must not allow concerns about reputation, organisational disruption or personal relationships to prevent appropriate safeguarding action.<\/p>

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7. Safeguarding Officer<\/strong><\/p>

TAO will appoint a Safeguarding Officer (SO) who will:<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002provide advice and guidance on safeguarding concerns;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002receive safeguarding reports;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002ensure concerns are recorded appropriately;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002advise on referrals to relevant authorities;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002liaise with appropriate external safeguarding bodies where necessary;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002maintain appropriate confidentiality;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002monitor implementation of this policy;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002report safeguarding matters and recommendations to the Committee; and<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002ensure that safeguarding procedures remain current.<\/p>

The Safeguarding Officer must have appropriate independence and authority to act. However he\/she must follow Sport England guidance and the Safeguarding procedures of the National Governing Body in managing all matters.<\/p>

The Safeguarding Officer must maintain impartiality in all cases and hand management over should there be a risk of conflict of interest.<\/p>

The safeguarding contact details must be clearly available to all TAO members.<\/p>

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8. Safer Recruitment, DBS and Training<\/strong><\/p>

Anyone undertaking regulated activity with children must meet the appropriate legal requirements for that role.<\/p>

TAO will ensure that:<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002appropriate DBS checks are undertaken where required;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002DBS requirements are reviewed when roles or legislation change;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002instructors and relevant assistants receive safeguarding training;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002safeguarding training is kept up to date;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002qualifications and experience are appropriately checked;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002appropriate references are obtained where required; and<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002safeguarding responsibilities are clearly explained to those working with children and adults at risk.<\/p>

A DBS check is only one part of safer recruitment and does not replace appropriate recruitment, supervision and safeguarding procedures.<\/p>

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9. Working with Children<\/strong><\/p>

TAO will maintain appropriate safeguards for activities involving children, including:<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002appropriate instructor and assistant arrangements;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002appropriate adult-to-child ratios;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002parental consent and emergency information;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002appropriate supervision;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002suitable premises and risk assessments;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002appropriate first-aid arrangements;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002clear procedures for photography and video;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002appropriate arrangements for trips and external events; and<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002procedures for responding to concerns about a child\u2019s welfare.<\/p>

Children should be encouraged to raise concerns with an adult they trust.<\/p>

Refer concerns to appropriate Children\u2019s Social Care safeguarding services or the Police when necessary.<\/p>

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10. Working with Adults at Risk<\/strong><\/p>

TAO recognises that adults may be at increased risk of abuse or neglect because of their circumstances.<\/p>

TAO will:<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002treat adults at risk with dignity and respect;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002support their participation and independence;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002take concerns seriously;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002consider their wishes and feelings wherever possible;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002make reasonable adjustments where appropriate; and<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002refer concerns to appropriate safeguarding services where necessary.<\/p>

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11. Professional Boundaries and Positions of Trust<\/strong><\/p>

TAO recognises the particular responsibility held by instructors, coaches, assistants, committee members and others in positions of authority.<\/p>

People in positions of trust must:<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002maintain appropriate professional boundaries;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002avoid exploiting their authority;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002avoid inappropriate relationships with participants;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002never use their position to obtain sexual, emotional, financial or other inappropriate advantage;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002avoid inappropriate private communications with children;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002follow TAO\u2019s code of conduct; and<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002report concerns about inappropriate behaviour by others.<\/p>

The fact that a relationship is described as consensual does not automatically make it appropriate where there is a significant imbalance of power or a position of trust.<\/p>

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12. Physical Contact<\/strong><\/p>

Martial arts and related practices may involve physical contact.<\/p>

Any physical contact must:<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002have a legitimate training or safeguarding purpose;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002be appropriate to the activity;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002be proportionate;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002respect the participant\u2019s dignity;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002take account of age, ability and circumstances; and<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002stop if the participant indicates that they do not wish to continue, subject to legitimate safety requirements.<\/p>

Instructors should explain contact where appropriate and avoid unnecessary or inappropriate contact.<\/p>

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13. One-to-One Situations<\/strong><\/p>

Instructors should avoid being alone with a child or adult at risk wherever reasonably possible.<\/p>

Where one-to-one instruction or communication is necessary, it should be conducted openly and transparently.<\/p>

TAO will seek to minimise situations where safeguarding concerns could arise through isolation or lack of appropriate oversight.<\/p>

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14. Bullying, Discrimination and Poor Practice<\/strong><\/p>

TAO does not tolerate:<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002bullying;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002harassment;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002discrimination;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002intimidation;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002humiliation;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002threatening behaviour;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002inappropriate sanctions;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002coercive behaviour; or<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002other conduct that undermines the safety or dignity of participants.<\/p>

Poor practice may not always amount to abuse, but it may nevertheless create safeguarding risks and must be addressed.<\/p>

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15. Types of Abuse and Neglect<\/strong><\/p>

Safeguarding concerns may include, but are not limited to:<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002physical abuse;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002sexual abuse;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002emotional or psychological abuse;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002neglect;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002financial or material abuse;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002discriminatory abuse;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002bullying;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002coercive or controlling behaviour;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002exploitation; and<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002abuse of authority or trust.<\/p>

Abuse may consist of a single incident or repeated behaviour.<\/p>

It may also involve an act or an omission to act.<\/p>

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16. Allegations Against People in Positions of Trust<\/strong><\/p>

Safeguarding concerns or allegations involving an instructor, assistant, committee member, officer, volunteer or any other person acting on behalf of TAO must be taken seriously.<\/p>

This includes concerns about:<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002current members of the TAO leadership or teaching team;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002former instructors or officials;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002people who previously held senior positions within TAO;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002volunteers and assistants; and<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002anyone who has had responsibility for or access to children or adults at risk through TAO.<\/p>

The person\u2019s position, length of service, reputation, qualifications or contribution to TAO must not influence whether a concern is taken seriously.<\/p>

Where an allegation may involve abuse or a criminal offence, TAO must not conduct its own investigation in place of the appropriate statutory authorities.<\/p>

The role of TAO is to:<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002listen;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002record;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002preserve relevant information;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002report;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002seek appropriate safeguarding advice;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002cooperate with external agencies; and<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002take appropriate immediate safeguarding measures.<\/p>

Where appropriate, concerns will be referred to the police, children\u2019s social care, adult safeguarding services, the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO), DBS or another appropriate authority.<\/p>

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17. Historic Safeguarding Allegations<\/strong><\/p>

TAO recognises that safeguarding concerns and allegations may be raised years after the events concerned.<\/p>

The passage of time does not, in itself, make a safeguarding concern irrelevant or mean that it should not be reported.<\/p>

A person who raises a historic safeguarding concern must be listened to and treated with respect. They should not be expected to explain why they did not report the matter at the time, nor should they be expected to establish that abuse occurred before their concern is passed to the appropriate person or authority.<\/p>

Historic concerns may relate to the conduct of:<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002current or former instructors;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002former senior instructors or Technical Directors;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002committee members or officers;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002assistants or volunteers; or<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002any other person who held a position of responsibility or trust within TAO.<\/p>

A person\u2019s former position, status, reputation, contribution to TAO or current lack of involvement must not determine whether a historic allegation is taken seriously.<\/p>

Where an allegation concerns conduct towards a person who was under 18 at the time, TAO will consider whether the matter should be referred to the police, children\u2019s social care, the LADO, DBS or another appropriate safeguarding authority.<\/p>

The fact that the person making the allegation is now an adult does not prevent a concern about abuse experienced during childhood from being a safeguarding matter.<\/p>

Historic allegations may also be relevant to current safeguarding, particularly where the person concerned continues to have access to children or adults at risk, or where the information indicates a wider pattern of behaviour.<\/p>

Where more than one historic concern is raised, TAO will not attempt to investigate, compare or reconcile the accounts itself. Information will be recorded accurately and shared with the appropriate safeguarding authority where required. Patterns or repeated concerns may be important to an external investigation.<\/p>

TAO will seek to ensure that people who raise historic safeguarding concerns:<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002are listened to;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002are treated respectfully;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002are not blamed for the passage of time;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002are not subjected to retaliation or disadvantage; and<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002are given appropriate information about what action can be taken.<\/p>

Confidentiality will be respected, but TAO cannot promise absolute confidentiality where information needs to be shared to protect someone from harm or where there is a legal requirement to disclose it.<\/p>

TAO will not conduct its own investigation into allegations of criminal behaviour. Its responsibility is to listen, record, report, preserve relevant information and cooperate with the appropriate authorities.<\/p>

Learning from historic concerns<\/p>

TAO recognises that historic safeguarding concerns can provide important lessons for the organisation.<\/p>

Where appropriate, TAO will consider whether lessons should be incorporated into:<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002safeguarding procedures;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002leadership and governance;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002recruitment and DBS arrangements;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002instructor supervision;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002professional boundaries;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002training;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002complaints procedures;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002reporting arrangements;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002organisational culture; and<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002the protection of members and participants.<\/p>

A historic allegation is not simply a matter belonging to the past. Where it reveals a safeguarding weakness, TAO has a responsibility to learn from it and strengthen its protection of members and participants now.<\/p>

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18. Where the Safeguarding Officer or Committee Is Involved<\/strong><\/p>

If a safeguarding concern relates to the Safeguarding Officer, the person reporting the concern should not be required to report it to that individual.<\/p>

Similarly, if a concern relates to a Committee member or a significant part of the Committee, an alternative reporting route must be available.<\/p>

TAO will maintain an appropriate independent route for reporting such concerns.<\/p>

Where necessary, external safeguarding advice will be sought directly.<\/p>

No person should be prevented from reporting a safeguarding concern because the usual reporting route involves the person about whom the concern has been raised.<\/p>

\u00a0<\/p>

19. Whistleblowing & Escalation<\/strong><\/p>

Anyone who has a genuine safeguarding concern about TAO\u2019s handling of a matter should be able to raise that concern without fear of retaliation.<\/p>

Where a concern has not been appropriately addressed internally, or where internal reporting is inappropriate, individuals should be able to seek advice from an appropriate external safeguarding authority.<\/p>

Escalation procedures must be in place for matters where there are concerns about the management of Safeguarding concerns, liaising with the governing body who may take independent advice and review, and with referral to LADO, Children or Adult Services.<\/p>

\u00a0<\/p>

20. Responding to a Disclosure<\/strong><\/p>

If someone tells you that they are being or have been abused:<\/p>

DO<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002remain calm;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002listen;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002take them seriously;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002allow them to speak in their own words;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002reassure them that they have done the right thing by telling someone;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002explain that you may need to share the information to keep people safe;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002make an accurate written record as soon as possible; and<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002report the concern promptly.<\/p>

DO NOT<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002investigate;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002ask leading questions;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002press for additional details;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002make assumptions;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002promise secrecy;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002confront the alleged perpetrator;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002attempt to mediate;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002make promises about the outcome; or<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002conduct your own investigation.<\/p>

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21. Reporting a Safeguarding Concern<\/strong><\/p>

Anyone with a safeguarding concern must act promptly.<\/p>

The person receiving the concern should:<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u20021.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002ensure that any immediate danger is addressed;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u20022.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002listen and respond appropriately;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u20023.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002make a factual record;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u20024.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002report the concern to the Safeguarding Officer as soon as possible;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u20025.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002seek external assistance immediately where there is an immediate risk of harm or an \u00a0 <\/span>emergency; and<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u20026.\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002follow the advice of the appropriate safeguarding authority.<\/p>

Where a concern relates to the Safeguarding Officer or Committee, the alternative reporting procedure must be used.<\/p>

TAO members must not delay reporting because they are uncertain whether the concern is \u201cserious enough\u201d.<\/p>

It is for the appropriate safeguarding professionals or authorities to assess the information and determine what action is required.<\/p>

\u00a0<\/p>

22. Confidentiality and Information Sharing<\/strong><\/p>

Safeguarding information must be handled sensitively.<\/p>

Information should only be shared with people who need it for safeguarding purposes.<\/p>

However, confidentiality does not mean keeping information secret where sharing is necessary to protect a child or adult at risk.<\/p>

Safeguarding records must be stored securely and handled in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.<\/p>

\u00a0<\/p>

23. Photography, Video and Social Media<\/strong><\/p>

Appropriate consent must be obtained before children are photographed or filmed for TAO purposes.<\/p>

Images must only be used for the purposes for which consent has been obtained.<\/p>

Instructors and members must not use photographs, videos or social media communications in ways that compromise the safety, dignity or privacy of participants.<\/p>

Particular care must be taken with direct messaging and online communication involving children.<\/p>

\u00a0<\/p>

24. Parents and Carers<\/strong><\/p>

Parents and carers should be made aware of TAO\u2019s safeguarding arrangements. Parents and carers are encouraged to raise concerns with the Safeguarding Officer, TAO Committee, National Governing Body or local Authorities if required.<\/p>

TAO will provide clear information about:<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002how to raise a safeguarding concern;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002who the Safeguarding Officer is;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002how safeguarding information is handled; and<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002what parents and carers should do if they have concerns.<\/p>

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25. Trips and External Events<\/strong><\/p>

Safeguarding must form part of the planning and risk assessment for trips, competitions, courses and external events.<\/p>

Appropriate arrangements must be made for:<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002supervision;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002transport;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002accommodation where relevant;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002emergency contacts;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002medical information;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002parental consent;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002safeguarding reporting; and<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002appropriate adult-to-child ratios.<\/p>

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26. Risk Assessment<\/strong><\/p>

TAO will consider safeguarding risks as part of relevant risk assessments.<\/p>

This includes risks arising from:<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002premises;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002activities;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002physical contact;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002supervision;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002travel;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002changing areas;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002online communication;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002residential events; and<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002relationships of authority or trust.<\/p>

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27. Records<\/strong><\/p>

Safeguarding concerns and actions taken must be recorded accurately and objectively.<\/p>

Records should distinguish between:<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002what was observed;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002what was said;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002what was reported by another person; and<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002any action taken.<\/p>

Records must not contain unnecessary speculation or personal opinion.<\/p>

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28. Equality and Inclusion<\/strong><\/p>

TAO is committed to treating participants fairly and with dignity.<\/p>

Safeguarding practice must take account of individual circumstances and must not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or other personal circumstances.<\/p>

Additional barriers to reporting or recognising abuse should be considered where a participant has a disability, communication difficulty or other additional need.<\/p>

\u00a0<\/p>

29. Complaints and Safeguarding<\/strong><\/p>

Safeguarding concerns and ordinary complaints are not always the same thing.<\/p>

Where a complaint contains information suggesting abuse, neglect, exploitation or a safeguarding risk, it must be treated as a safeguarding matter as well as being considered under the appropriate complaints procedure.<\/p>

The safeguarding process must not be compromised by an internal complaints process.<\/p>

\u00a0<\/p>

30. Insurance<\/strong><\/p>

TAO and its instructors must maintain appropriate insurance for the activities they undertake.<\/p>

Insurance arrangements do not replace safeguarding responsibilities.<\/p>

\u00a0<\/p>

31. Monitoring and Review<\/strong><\/p>

The Committee has overall responsibility for ensuring that this policy is implemented and remains effective.<\/p>

The policy will be reviewed:<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002at least every 3 years;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002following significant safeguarding concerns;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002following relevant changes in legislation or guidance;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002following changes to TAO\u2019s structure or activities; or<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002whenever the Committee or Safeguarding Officer considers a review necessary.<\/p>

TAO will seek to learn from safeguarding concerns and improve its practice accordingly.<\/p>

\u00a0<\/p>

32. Related Policies and Documents<\/strong><\/p>

This policy should be read alongside relevant TAO policies and procedures, including:<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002TAO Code of Conduct;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002TAO Anti-Bullying Policy;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002TAO Equal Opportunities Policy;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002TAO Complaints Procedure;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002TAO Instructor\u2019s Manual;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002safer recruitment procedures; and<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002relevant health and safety and risk assessment procedures.<\/p>

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33. Key Legislation and Guidance<\/strong><\/p>

TAO will have regard to current legislation and statutory guidance relevant to safeguarding children and adults at risk, including:<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Children Act 1989;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Children and Social Work Act 2017;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Care Act 2014;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Mental Capacity Act 2005;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Equality Act 2010;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002UK data protection legislation;<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002relevant DBS requirements; and<\/p>

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2022\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002current statutory safeguarding guidance.<\/p>

Statutory Guidance:<\/p>

www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/working-together-to-safeguard-children<\/p>

TAO will review this list when the relevant legislation or guidance changes.<\/p>

Appendix 1 \u2013 Immediate Safeguarding Procedure<\/b><\/b><\/p>

If someone is in immediate danger<\/p>

Call 999<\/b>.<\/p>

If a child or adult at risk tells you about abuse<\/p>

Listen <\/b>\u2192<\/b><\/span> reassure <\/b>\u2192<\/b><\/span> record <\/b>\u2192<\/b><\/span> report<\/b>.<\/p>

Do not investigate.<\/p>

If you have a concern<\/p>

Report it promptly to the Safeguarding Officer.<\/p>

If the Safeguarding Officer is involved<\/p>

Use the alternative independent reporting route.<\/p>

If the concern involves a serious allegation against a person in a position of trust<\/p>

Seek appropriate external safeguarding advice and refer to the relevant authority where required.<\/p>

If the concern is historic<\/p>

Do not dismiss it because of the passage of time. Listen, record and report it appropriately.<\/p>

Policy review date: September 2029<\/p>

Safeguarding Officer: Vicki Raven<\/p>

Safeguarding email: hello@taoistarts.org<\/p>

Alternative\/independent reporting route: Chair<\/p>

Local authority safeguarding contact: each borough\/council should add their own<\/p>

LADO contact: each borough\/council should add their own<\/p>

References<\/b><\/p>

www.sportengland.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>

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