New Wolsey Theatre – Safeguarding Policy

Date of Last Review: October 2023
Date of Next Review: October 2024

The New Wolsey Theatre – Safeguarding Young People & Vulnerable Adults Policy 

The New Wolsey Theatre (NWT) recognises its legal and moral obligation to safeguard from harm all children and vulnerable adults involved in activities that we run or promote. To ensure the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults involved in any NWT activity, all staff, artists and volunteers must understand and adhere to the Safeguarding guidelines set out in this policy, which aims to create safe working practices and a stimulating and creative environment for everyone.

The NWT Safeguarding policy will be regularly reviewed and issued to all new personnel whether they are full time, part time, freelance staff or volunteers.

The procedures and best practice guidelines contained within this policy are framed by the legal requirements of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006; subsequent revisions contained in the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, and the best practice outlined in the nonstatutory guidelines Keeping Children Safe (during Community Activities, After School Clubs and Tuition) 2020.
Definitions

Safeguarding sometimes referred to as ‘Child Protection’, means recognising, understanding, and carrying out our responsibility to protect the children and vulnerable adults with whom we come into contact from physical, sexual and emotional abuse; extremism, and from accidents, by ensuring that: