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Safeguarding Statement

Wickerbys C.I.C.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Wickerbys C.I.C. is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. We recognise our responsibility to take all reasonable steps to protect individuals who access our services from harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

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Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and we expect all staff, volunteers, trustees, and partners to share this commitment.

Our Principles

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We believe that:

  • Everyone has the right to feel safe and to be protected from harm.

  • The welfare of the child, young person, or adult at risk is paramount.

  • Safeguarding concerns must be taken seriously and responded to promptly.

  • All individuals should be treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

  • Concerns will be handled sensitively, confidentially, and in accordance with the law.

 

Our Approach

Wickerbys C.I.C. achieves its safeguarding commitment by:

  • Implementing and regularly reviewing safeguarding policies and procedures.

  • Carrying out safer recruitment practices, including DBS checks where appropriate.

  • Providing safeguarding training and guidance to staff and volunteers.

  • Appointing a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) responsible for overseeing safeguarding matters.

  • Responding promptly and appropriately to safeguarding concerns.

  • Working in partnership with statutory agencies and other organisations where required.

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Reporting a Concern

If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child, young person, or adult at risk in connection with our services, please contact us immediately using the details provided on our website.

If someone is in immediate danger, contact emergency services by calling 999.

All safeguarding concerns will be treated seriously and handled in line with statutory guidance and local safeguarding procedures.

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Confidentiality

Information relating to safeguarding concerns will be shared only where necessary and in accordance with data protection legislation. The safety and welfare of the individual concerned will always take priority.

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Wickerbys C.I.C. reserves the right to update this Safeguarding Statement in line with changes to legislation or best practice. 

 

Reviewed and effective from: 12/2/2026

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