Safeguarding

Safeguarding is the right for children, young people and vulnerable adults to participate and be safe in the services provided for them regardless of age, race, disability, culture or gender, this includes a right to protection from abuse.

• All our staff have a duty to ensure the safety and well-being of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  

• We ensure the needs and interests of those at risk are considered by all Councillors, employees, volunteers, contracted and council services.

• We ensure that unsuitable people are prevented from working with children, young people and vulnerable adults through the Council’s ‘Safe Recruitment Procedure’.

Essex County Council are responsible for investigating reports of safeguarding concerns. 

We follow the Southend, Essex and Thurrock guidelines. 

• Essex Safeguarding Children Board

• Essex Safeguarding Adults Board