Child Safeguarding Policy Statement PO-20

We believe that the welfare of children and young people is everyone’s responsibility, particularly

when it comes to protecting them from abuse. PT Contractors Ltd works to ensure that all children and young people coming into contact with our employees, workers or subcontractors are protected and treated with respect. At the same time, PT Contractors Ltd works to protect its employees from the risk of unfounded allegation.

 Policy Principles:

• The wellbeing and safety of each child is paramount

• All children, regardless of disability, gender, racial or ethnic origin, religious belief, sexual

orientation or any other relevant protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010, have the right to be protected from harm.

• It is everyone’s responsibility to report all suspicious concerns and allegations of abuse will be properly investigated and dealt with in a swiftly and appropriately manner.

• All alleged poor practice incidents, misconduct and abuse will be taken seriously by PT Contractors and responded to swiftly and appropriately.

• All personal data will be processed in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018.

PT Contractors Ltd will:

• Make sure that all its workers understand their legal and moral obligations to protect children and young persons from harm, abuse and exploitation.

• When applicable carry out disclosure barring service (DBS) checks on new staff and carry out a risk assessment of any information disclosed.

• Ensure all employees, workers and subcontractors are aware of and abide by this Child Protection Policy.

Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children & Young Persons

The following must be adhered to by all staff, workers, site visitors and subcontract staff:

a) Observe this Code at all times.

b) Stay within the confines of the agreed site or work area.

c) Site Manager/Supervisor to record employees/sub-contractors names working on each site daily.

d) Keep Site Supervisors informed of where you are and what you are doing.

e) Treat all children equally, with respect and dignity. Ensure the welfare of the children is put first.

f) Avoid contact with children. Do not join in/play games with the children. Do not share food and drink with the children. Do not offer to buy or sell items to children. Do not give your address or telephone number to children. Do not share media with children. Where pre-existing relationships exist, please disclose this as soon as possible to your Manager, such as children, nieces, nephews or grandchildren.

g) If spoken to by a child please be polite but do not enter into lengthy conversation and do not engage children in conversation. Do not use inappropriate language on site.

h) Do not engage in any physical contact with a child (it could easily be misinterpreted or misconstrued).

i) Dress appropriately in the Company provided branded workwear and/or of a similar style. You will be provided with a polo top, a long-sleeved polo top, workwear trousers and safety boots.

j) Do not bring or drink alcohol, illegal substances, legal highs or smoke cigarettes in the company of children.

k) Remember that your actions, no matter how well-intentioned, could be misinterpreted.

l) Report any matters out of the ordinary / of concern to the school heads immediately.

Review of this policy

This policy and its procedures shall be reviewed at least annually to monitor effectiveness:

• In accordance with changes in legislation and guidance on the protection of children and vulnerable adults or any changes within PTC. (Children Act 2004)

• Following any concerns or issues that have been raised about PTC and the protection of children or vulnerable adults

• Or in any other circumstances

Ensure all allegations are reported immediately to your Site Manager/Supervisor