Our Safeguarding Policy

SAFEGUARDING POLICY

Commitment to Safety

1. 
   1. Crafty Jezebels Ltd (the 'Organisation') works actively to prevent harm and promote the
   welfare of all children that we interact with (i.e. as Crafty Jezebels Ltd's clients). This
   Safeguarding Policy applies to individuals referred to as 'Beneficiaries' 2. The Organisation is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all the
   Beneficiaries, free from discrimination based on age, disability, race, religion, sexual
   orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.
   3. This Safeguarding Policy adheres to the latest safeguarding laws of England, Wales,
   Northern Ireland, and Scotland, including relevant government guidance. If there is any
   conflict between this Policy and these laws, Crafty Jezebels Ltd will always prioritise
   upholding the legal requirements.
   4. Crafty Jezebels Ltd has implemented this Safeguarding Policy in fulfilment of its
   obligations as an organisation working with children.
   5. For questions about this policy, please contact Annabelle Breakenridge in the first
   instance, via e-mail Craftyjezebels@gmail.com or via phone 07581351939.
   Safeguarding Policy Scope
   6. This Policy applies to everyone working for or representing Crafty Jezebels Ltd in the
   UK, regardless of position, employment type (full-time, part-time, temporary), or
   affiliation (direct employee, contractor, volunteer, intern; collectively 'Staff Members').
   7. This Policy is separate from employment contracts. To ensure its effectiveness, Crafty
   Jezebels Ltd may revise the Policy at any time. We will communicate any changes
   transparently.
   8. This Policy outlines Crafty Jezebels Ltd's approach to harm prevention for its
   Beneficiaries through Staff Member's conduct and practices.
   9. This Safeguarding Policy applies to the organisation and operation of all Crafty Jezebels
   Ltd activities that involve children (i.e. Relevant Activities). These primarily include:
   a. Summer craft camps

 

Safeguarding Definition
10. The term 'Safeguarding' refers to practices and procedures designed to protect
vulnerable individuals from harm or potential harm. It also promotes their overall wellbeing. Safeguarding is particularly crucial for children and adults at risk, with most legal
obligations related to their care. This Policy specifically addresses child safeguarding,
defining children as individuals under 18 years old (in England, Wales, and Northern
Ireland) or under 16 years old (in Scotland).
11. This Safeguarding Policy outlines Crafty Jezebels Ltd's commitment to protecting its
beneficiaries from harm caused by:
a. Crafty Jezebels Ltd activities, practices, and the potential for harm arising from the
conduct of its Staff Members, or
b. People and situations beyond (Crafty Jezebels Ltd) and its Staff Members' control.
This includes instances where Staff Members are aware of, ought to be aware of, or
reasonably suspect a situation that poses a safeguarding risk.
12. This policy defines a 'Safeguarding Concern' as any conduct or situation that a Staff
Member or someone else suspects might violate the safeguarding commitments above.
How Crafty Jezebels Ltd Protects Its Beneficiaries: Key Safeguarding Measures
13. Prioritising child safety by following local safeguarding arrangements. These
comprehensive plans, developed by local authorities, police, and healthcare providers,
offer valuable leadership and guidance to ensure children's well-being.
14. All Staff Members will receive training on identifying and reporting safeguarding
concerns. Also, Crafty Jezebels Ltd encourages them to report any Safeguarding Concerns
they identify (set out below under the heading 'Procedures: Reporting').
15. We create a safe, accessible, fair, and efficient space for all Staff Members to raise
safeguarding concerns (colleagues, beneficiaries, or anyone else involved). We expect all
staff to listen attentively and professionally. Training will equip Staff Members to support
those raising concerns and guide them through Crafty Jezebels Ltd's established reporting
procedures. All reported concerns will be handled by designated individuals and teams
following Crafty Jezebels Ltd's relevant procedures (detailed below under 'Procedures:
Investigation and Response').

a. Crafty Jezebels Ltd has fair and objective procedures to address all safeguarding
concerns, even when they involve Staff Members. Allegations are taken seriously, with the
severity of the claims considered throughout the process. We are committed to protecting
all parties involved. This means we will only presume guilt or publicly criticise people
once a thorough investigation is completed.
b. Reports that qualify as protected disclosures under whistleblowing law will be
handled with the utmost confidentiality and following all relevant whistleblowing policies
law.
16. Annabelle Breakenridge is designated as the lead for safeguarding policies and
procedures within Crafty Jezebels Ltd.
17. Following appropriate recruitment processes for all new staff members, including
volunteers. These processes include:
a. Conducting pre-employment checks following relevant regulations.
b. All new Staff Members must take part in, and understand the content of, all necessary
safeguarding training before having any contact with Crafty Jezebels Ltd's Beneficiaries.
This training equips them with the knowledge and skills to keep everyone safe.
c. Following Crafty Jezebels Ltd's staff recruitment and selection procedures.
18. Every Staff Member should be provided with, and required to undertake, training that
is appropriate to their role, responsibilities, and degree and type of contact with
Beneficiaries. This should, if appropriate, include training on:
a. Identify and respond to abuse by recognising signs of physical, emotional and sexual
abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
b. Learn active listening skills and how to navigate disclosure of safeguarding concerns,
including confidentiality.
c. Follow reporting procedures by understanding when and how to report concerns
using Crafty Jezebels Ltd's established procedures.
d. Stay informed by discovering additional resources like policies, documents, and
external training to stay up-to-date on safeguarding best practices.
19. Treating all safeguarding information with the utmost confidentiality and security. This
involves:
a. Complying with UK data protection legislation, including The UK General Data
Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018

b. Following Crafty Jezebels Ltd's data protection policies and procedures.
c. Providing Staff Members with training on data protection and privacy, if appropriate.
d. Making easy to access Annabelle Breakenridge, who can be contacted by emailing
Craftyjezebels@gmail.com or at 07581351939 for Staff Members as an identifiable point
of contact for questions or concerns about data protection and privacy.
e. Sharing safeguarding information internally ONLY on a strict need-to-know basis to
ensure the best possible care for the beneficiary involved.
20. Building a safe environment by creating a culture of transparency and awareness to
prevent harm. For example:
a. Encourage open communication by informing beneficiaries about Crafty Jezebels
Ltd's safeguarding procedures and how to report any concerns.
b. Acknowledge by the Staff Members of safeguarding laws, Crafty Jezebels Ltd's
safeguarding commitments and procedures, and Staff Members' responsibilities concerning
these.
21. Regularly reviewing all safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure that they are
up-to-date with safeguarding law and that they remain suitable for Crafty Jezebels Ltd's
Relevant Activities and workforce, and meeting any review and evaluation requirements
specific to Crafty Jezebels Ltd's industry and organisation type.
Staff Members' Responsibilities
22. All Staff Members are responsible for promoting the safety and well-being of all of
Crafty Jezebels Ltd's Beneficiaries by following all of Crafty Jezebels Ltd's policies and
procedures relevant to safeguarding and all UK laws relevant to safeguarding. Specifically:
a. All Staff Members at Crafty Jezebels Ltd play a role in keeping Beneficiaries safe
and every role will be covered in detail during training. In case of doubt, it is important to
contact Annabelle Breakenridge to clarify any aspect of roles and responsibilities.
b. Encourage all Staff Members to actively participate and ask questions if anything is
unclear to Annabelle Breakenridge.
c. Do not risk the safety or well-being of any of Crafty Jezebels Ltd's Beneficiaries by
avoiding any of the next situations:
i. Subjecting them to or facilitating abuse of any sort.
ii. Engaging in any sexual activity with children (i.e. anybody under the age of 18).
iii. Participating in or facilitating any activities that may commercially exploit
Beneficiaries. For example, failing to report suspected child labour or trafficking

d. Staff Members must report all Safeguarding Concerns that they have regarding
Beneficiaries' safety, regardless of whether the concerns relate to potential wrongdoing of
other Staff Members, other Beneficiaries, or external parties (e.g. parents, teachers, other
organisations, or members of the public).
Procedures: Reporting
23. To ensure the safety of Crafty Jezebels Ltd Beneficiaries, Staff Members will be
trained to recognise potential safeguarding concerns like abuse, neglect, and threats to
well-being.
24. Staff Members who identify a safeguarding concern should report it following the next
steps:
a. Contact the lead safeguarding officer with their concerns.
25. Staff Members unable to follow the standard reporting steps should still report the
concern in another alternative way. This may be the case if, for example:
a. Contacting someone potentially involved in the concern, or someone the Staff
Member feels uncomfortable approaching, or
b. In emergencies involving a risk of serious harm, contact emergency services (e.g.
police, ambulance, mental health crisis line) directly, or, if appropriate, report the concern
to a senior member of Crafty Jezebels Ltd's staff.
Procedures: Investigation and Response
26. All Reported Safeguarding Concerns at Crafty Jezebels Ltd are treated seriously and
addressed promptly by trained personnel following the established procedures and relevant
laws. For more details about these procedures, please contact Annabelle Breakenridge.
27. We aim to keep Staff Members who report a Safeguarding Concern informed about its
progress as much as possible, depending on the nature of the concern and the
confidentiality of the investigations.
28. In case of breach of this Safeguarding Policy or safeguarding law in general by a Staff
Member, they will be treated fairly and will only be dismissed if appropriate in the
circumstances and in accordance with employment law.

29. External referrals or notifications (e.g. to police services, local authorities, or regulatory
bodies) will only be made when deemed necessary and strictly following applicable laws,
including data protection regulations, to ensure the safety and well-being of Beneficiaries.