The quiet work of keeping young people safe.
Safeguarding is not a page on a website. It is the shape of every shift, every record, every conversation. This page is where that work is visible.
In an emergency relating to a child's immediate safety, call 999 or contact the relevant local authority children's services safeguarding team.
Named. Accountable. Available.
Our designated safeguarding lead is the Registered Manager, supported by a deputy and by our Responsible Individual. Contact details are shared with every young person on arrival, with their social worker, and with the placing authority.
The policies that underpin our practice.
Titles are listed here. Full policies are available on request to placing authorities, inspectors, and professionals involved in a young person's care.
- Safeguarding policy and procedureOn request
- Missing from home and unauthorised absenceOn request
- Allegations against people working with childrenOn request
- Bullying and peer-on-peer abuseOn request
- Online safety and technology useOn request
- Behaviour support and de-escalationOn request
- Use of physical interventionOn request
- Child sexual exploitation and criminal exploitationOn request
- WhistleblowingOn request
- Complaints and representationsOn request
- Looked After Children reviewsOn request
- Equality, diversity, and inclusionOn request
The routes a young person can use when something is wrong.
- ·The children's guide, given to every young person on arrival, in plain English.
- ·An independent visitor, available to every young person.
- ·Advocacy, including external advocacy services for formal representations.
- ·A complaints and representations procedure, with clear timeframes and escalation routes.
- ·Direct contact with Ofsted and their social worker or IRO at any time, privately.
If you are worried about a child in our care.
If a child is at immediate risk, please call 999. To report a safeguarding concern relating to our home:
- Our Safeguarding Leadinfo@decorumcarehomes.co.uk
- The placing local authorityRelevant children's services duty team
- Ofsted0300 123 1231 · enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk
- NSPCC helpline0808 800 5000 · help@nspcc.org.uk