Our Policies

Child Protection Policy

Sheffield Futures believes that the welfare of children and young people is paramount. All children and young people have the right to protection from abuse regardless of their ages, culture, disability, gender, ethnic or racial origin, language, religious belief or sexual orientation.

Sheffield Futures has in place Child Protection policies, guidelines and procedures within the framework of the Sheffield Safeguarding Children Board (SSCB) procedures. Sheffield Futures is committed to a multi-agency approach to safeguard children, young people (13-19) and vulnerable adults involved in Sheffield Futures activities and in promoting their welfare.

Sheffield Futures also recognises its responsibilities towards children and young people in general, in particular those with whom its staff and volunteers come into contact. It is the responsibility of each one of us to prevent physical, sexual or emotional abuse or neglect of children and young people.

All staff and volunteers are subject to Sheffield Futures safer recruitment procedures and all workers are required to undertake appropriate child protection training.

Any allegations or suspicions of abuse will be responded to swiftly. They will not be ignored.

If you are worried about the saftey of a child or young person in Sheffield, the Safeguarding Children website has information about what to do and who to contact.