Decision details

Combined Safeguarding Policy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The Policy aims to ensure the council promotes the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults. Thanet District Council has a number of statutory obligations to work with Kent County Council, primarily, as well as other agencies, to ensure safeguarding is embedded within all service areas throughout the council.

 

The policy is supported by a series of briefings and e-learning and runs in conjunction with the Council’s Whistleblowing, Code of Conduct, Data Protection and Information Sharing policies. It aligns also with the Human Resources DBS guidance and Safe Recruitment Procedures.

Decision:

Cabinet agreed the adoption of the Safeguarding Policy.

Reasons for the decision:

That it helps the council fulfil its statutory obligations and promotes the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Alternative options considered:

The option of not having a policy was considered but rejected due to the need to ensure statutory obligations are met.

Report author: Penny Button

Publication date: 18/11/2016

Date of decision: 17/11/2016

Decided at meeting: 17/11/2016 - Cabinet

Effective from: 26/11/2016

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