Child Safeguarding Statement
1. Name of service being provided:
Jane Hayes, Artist
2. Nature of service and principles to safeguard children from harm:
My services involve the provision of creative encounters for children and young people including babies. These encounters are developed with and for these young audiences and are done so with their safety and welfare in mind. These encounters can take the form of once-off or longer-term engagements.
For the Child
I respect the rights of all children and young people, I believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe from all harm. When working with children and young people I am committed to listen to what young people have to say and taking it seriously. I will share information with you, your parents/guardians, and staff. I will share information and concerns on a ‘need to know’ basis with other agencies.
3. My Child Safeguarding Statement & Risk Assessment procedures have been developed in line with requirements under the Children First Act 2015, Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2017), and Tusla’s Child Safeguarding: A Guide for Policy, Procedure and Practice. A full document details all procedures that support my intention to safeguard children while they are availing/engaging of my service, this is available on request.
4. As an independent artist, I primarily work in collaboration with child-centred partner organisations who themselves have clear child protection policies that have been developed in line with the Children First Act 2015, Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2017), and Tusla’s Child Safeguarding: A Guide for Policy, Procedure and Practice.
5. As an independent artist I do not engage, collaborate or engage another artist when providing services to children. In the future should I engage with another artist-staff/volunteers whilst providing a service to children I ensure to commit to following best practice principles as outlined in Children First Act 2015, Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2017). This would include procedures to ensure the safety of the child and of the staff-artists/volunteer I would engage with; this would include Garda Vetting and following procedures when responding to allegations of abuse against artist-staff and volunteers.
6. My services provide opportunities for engagement in the arts to all children, including babies. When engaging with babies’ parents/guardians/caregivers are also engaged. When working with parents/guardians/caregivers I ensure they are informed of my Child Safeguarding statement and procedures. I am committed to listening to the concerns and observations of the parents/guardians/caregivers of the baby, as they are the main “voice” of the child.
7. RISK ACCESSMENT
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Risk identified |
Procedure in place to manage identified risk |
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Risk of harm not being recognised |
The artist is Garda Vetted: has completed online Tusla e-learning programme and Children First, Child Protection Training. |
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Risk of child being harmed |
Artist and partner organisation are Garda Vetted, Exchange of policy and procedures with partner organisations |
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Risk of child being harmed by another child |
Working agreement and code of behaviour is in place that includes a no use of media whilst through access to social engaged in my service |
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Risk of harm to child through delay in referral to Tusla |
Reporting procedures in place for artist and partner organisation. Designated Liaison Person identified to artist, staff, parents, volunteers |
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Child makes a disclosure to artist, partner organisation, staff, volunteers |
Artist, partner organisation, staff, volunteer, parent make a referral to the Designated Liaison Person or directly to Tusla |
7. I recognise that implementation is an on-going process. I am committed to the implementation of this Child Safeguarding Statement and the procedures that support my intention to keep children safe from harm while availing/engaging of my service.
This Child Safeguarding Statement will be reviewed on a yearly basis or as soon as practicable after there has been a material change in any matter to which the statement refers. For queries and further information please contact Jane Hayes on ms.jane.hayes@gmail.com
Relevant Person: Jane Hayes
Signed: _Jane Hayes___________
Jane Hayes, Artist
Date: _______22/09/2021__________
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