{"id":31062,"date":"2024-10-24T11:28:55","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T10:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bornfree.org.uk\/?page_id=31062"},"modified":"2025-06-20T08:54:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T07:54:02","slug":"safeguarding-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bornfree.org.uk\/safeguarding-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Safeguarding Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Author:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Designated Safeguarding Officer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sign off:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Board of Trustees<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Version:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 2021\/4.4<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Approval Date:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 10<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> June 2025<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next review:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> June 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contents:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 1: Safeguarding Policy<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><strong> 1<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfree.org.uk\/safeguarding-policy#scope\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.1\u00a0 \u00a0Scope<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:851,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:491}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfree.org.uk\/safeguarding-policy#purpose\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.2\u00a0 Purpose<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:851,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:491}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfree.org.uk\/safeguarding-policy#statement\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.3\u00a0 \u00a0Statement<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:851,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:491}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bornfree.org.uk\/safeguarding-policy#conduct\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.4\u00a0 \u00a0Code of Conduct<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:851,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:491}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have any general questions about this Policy, please contact a member of the Safeguarding Team:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Designated Safeguarding Officer \u2013 Laura Eastwood <\/span><a href=\"mailto:laura@bornfree.org.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">laura@bornfree.org.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer (children) \u2013 Charlie Smith <\/span><a href=\"mailto:charlie@bornfree.org.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">charlie@bornfree.org.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer (adults) <span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013 <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Phoebe Odhiang <\/span><a href=\"mailto:phoebe@bornfree.or.ke\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">phoebe@bornfree.or.ke<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Local Safeguarding Officers:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Phoebe Odhiang, Kenya \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"mailto:phoebe@bornfree.or.ke\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">phoebe@bornfree.or.ke<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\/ <a href=\"mailto:safeguarding@bornfree.or.ke\">safeguarding@bornfree.or.ke<\/a> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lemessa Goshu, Ethiopia \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"mailto:lemessa@bornfree.org.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">lemessa@bornfree.org.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vinourica Ndou, South Africa \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"mailto:bffedu@shamwari.com\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">bffedu@shamwari.com<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This Policy sits within Born Free\u2019s Charity Handbook: Management Policy and Risk Management Portfolio, available to staff through BreatheHR.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Section 1: Safeguarding Policy<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a id=\"scope\"><\/a>1.1\u00a0 <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scope:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This Policy applies to all paid and unpaid staff (including senior and executive managers), the Board of Trustees, volunteers, ambassadors, patrons, students, interns or anyone working on behalf of Born Free either in the UK or overseas \u2013 including all contractors engaged through a Born Free Service Agreement \u2013 hereafter referred to as Born Free staff and representatives.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All visitors, including but not limited to donors, photographers, event guest speakers and partners, who are likely to come into contact with children or vulnerable adults, either in a school, event or community setting, must be made aware of this Policy and should agree to abide by its contents while visiting or engaging with Born Free and its work.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is noted that Born Free\u2019s safeguarding responsibility extends to all beneficiaries, donors, employees, volunteers, visitors and members of the public. However, the scope of this policy is limited to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults specifically.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a id=\"purpose\"><\/a>1.2\u00a0 The purpose of this Policy is:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.2.1<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">To protect children and vulnerable adults who are directly involved with projects, talks, events or other activities or work undertaken by Born Free staff or representatives, nationally and internationally.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.2.2 To provide Born Free staff and representatives with the overarching principles that guide our approach to safeguarding these groups.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a id=\"statement\"><\/a>1.3\u00a0 <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Policy statement:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Born Free defines:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"45\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Children as anyone under the age of 18 years and recognises that all children could be exposed to harm.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"45\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vulnerable adults as:<br \/>\n~ a person aged 18 years or over, who may be in need of additional care by reason of mental or other disability, age or illness; and who is or may be unable to take care of him or herself, or unable to protect him or herself against significant harm or exploitation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n~\u00a0a person aged 18 years or over, who is or could be subject to a power imbalance in the relationship between individuals and Born Free staff and representatives (which can be exacerbated by factors such as gender, beneficiary status or financial situation).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Born Free believes that a child or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind (including physical, psychological and discriminatory). We have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and vulnerable adults connected with our activities and keep them safe, and we are committed to practice in a way that protects them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We have a duty to respond, where necessary, to all concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult, or the inappropriate behaviour of an adult or a child towards children or vulnerable adults that we come across during the delivery of our work, or that is a direct result of our work or presence in an area, whenever the abuse occurred<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">and whoever the alleged perpetrator is.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Everyone working on behalf of or representing Born Free could be seen as \u2018in a position of trust\u2019 and therefore have a responsibility to ensure the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all their contact with Born Free, its personnel, visitors, or projects. To this end they must prioritise the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and must do all they can to prevent, report and respond appropriately to abuse and seek advice whenever action is needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a id=\"conduct\"><\/a>1.4\u00a0 Code of conduct:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.4.1<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Born Free believes that, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, racial heritage, religious belief, sexual orientation or identity, everyone has a right to equal protection from all types of harm and abuse (including discrimination).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.4.2 All<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Born Free staff and representatives <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">must consider the safeguarding of children <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and vulnerable adults<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> involved in or coming into contact with Born Free\u2019s programmes, fundraising and communications during planning (including content development), implementation and reporting, and ensure all partners are provided with a copy of this Policy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.4.3 All<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Born Free staff and representatives must act in accordance with this Policy, both in work and personal time, throughout their employment, volunteering or other role within Born Free, with no exceptions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.4.4 Born Free has a Policy of zero tolerance relating to any behaviour that may abuse or harm children or vulnerable adults, and any breach of this Policy will result in the enactment of the procedures set out in the Harassment, Bullying &amp; Discrimination and Safeguarding Policy. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.4.5 Born Free staff and representatives must not engage in any form of sexual activity with anyone under the local legal age of consent, or under the age of 16 years (whichever is older). Mistaken belief in the age of a child is not a defence, and any sexual activity with individuals over the local legal age of consent, or 16 years (whichever is older), must be fully, mutually consensual. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.4.6 All<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Born Free staff and representatives must always prioritise the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and any reports of abuse or other wrongdoing should always be made in a way that is in the best interests of the individual.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.4.7 Born Free staff and representatives must never hold, share or access any material or content that might\/might have exposed children or vulnerable adults to harm (e.g. accessing indecent or inappropriate material). <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.4.8 Born Free staff and representatives must always act within professional boundaries \u2013 ensuring that all contact with children or vulnerable adults is essential to the programme or activity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.4.9 <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Born Free staff and representatives must adhere to the Photography\/Filming Protocol <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">at all times, which includes:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a) Gain appropriate informed consent for any photos or videos taken of individuals involved in our work. This should include written personal or parental\/guardian consent where required.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1843,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:371}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">b) Never take, share or possess, or enable to be taken, inappropriate and\/or suggestive, including nude, pictures, or videos of children or vulnerable adults.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1843,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:371}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">c) Follow all available guidelines for the correct and secure storage of photos and videos, in line with country specific Data Protection Laws (or UK GDPR, whichever is stronger). <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1843,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:371}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.4.10 Adult specific:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.4.10.1 <\/span>Born Free staff or representatives, in the process of their work, should never be the sole signatory on, or have unsupervised access to any community\/community member funds either in the form of cash or bank accounts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">a) In addition, Born Free staff and representatives should never have any involvement in managing the financial affairs of vulnerable adults that they come across in the process of their work.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.4.10.2\u00a0All research, including M&amp;E should be conducted in line with Born Free\u2019s Data Gathering (Programmes) &#8211; Best Practice Research Guidelines (people).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.4.11 Child specific:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.4.11.1 Born Free staff and representatives should never make personal or private contact with a child who is engaged with Born Free\u2019s work, including by providing personal contact details or contacting them through direct messages on social media.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1276,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:1276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.4.11.2 All<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Born Free staff and representatives communicating with children must always ensure a second adult is present or copied into the communications (e.g. teacher, parent, guardian or member of Born Free staff) or is done in a way that ensures all messages are visible to multiple Born Free staff (in the case of social media).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1276,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:1276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.4.11.3 Born Free staff and representatives should never assume sole responsibility for a child or group of children, including within school, transport, or any other setting. Two adults should always be present when working with children.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1276,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:1276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.4.12 All<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Born Free staff must abide by the Employee Policy and Procedures Handbook at all times, including but not limited to those policies relating to the use of computer equipment, electronic communications, telephones and vehicles.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.4.13<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">All<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Born Free staff and representatives must record and store information professionally and securely in line with GDPR<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, PERC<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and other relevant legislation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:709,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:709}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.4.14<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">All<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Born Free staff and representatives are responsible for reading this Policy and relevant related documents, raising any questions that they may have, and must sign the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Declaration of Understanding and Acceptance.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:709,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:709}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.4.15<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Born Free will ensure that all new staff members receive a copy of this Policy as part of the onboarding process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:709,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:709}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.4.16<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Born Free will ensure that all staff and representatives are recruited, managed, supervised and, where necessary trained, to enable them to fulfil the responsibilities set out in this document regarding the safeguarding of children involved with Born Free\u2019s work, including the provision of a safe physical environment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:709,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:709}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Author: Designated Safeguarding Officer Sign off: Board of Trustees Version: 2021\/4.4 Approval Date: 10th June 2025 Next review: June 2026\u00a0 Contents:\u00a0 Section 1: Safeguarding Policy 1 1.1\u00a0 \u00a0Scope 1.2\u00a0 Purpose 1.3\u00a0 \u00a0Statement 1.4\u00a0 \u00a0Code of Conduct\u00a0 If you have any general questions about this Policy, please contact a member of the Safeguarding Team:\u00a0 Designated Safeguarding [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-31062","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bornfree.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31062","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bornfree.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bornfree.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bornfree.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bornfree.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31062"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.bornfree.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31062\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bornfree.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31062"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}