Our Commitment to Safeguarding
Safeguarding is central to the work of MAN&BOY. Our programmes bring boys and the men in their lives and adult volunteers together in a supportive environment designed to encourage positive development, healthy relationships and personal growth.
We are committed to creating an environment where every child and young person feels safe, respected and valued. MAN&BOY recognises the right of all children and young people to be protected from abuse, neglect, exploitation and harm, and we take our safeguarding responsibilities seriously.
All trustees, staff, volunteers, and anyone working on behalf of MAN&BOY share responsibility for safeguarding and are expected to uphold our safeguarding standards at all times.
Our Safeguarding Approach
To help ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people involved in our programmes, MAN&BOY:
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Maintains a comprehensive Child Safeguarding Policy
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Has a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy Safeguarding Lead
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Ensures safer recruitment and DBS checks for staff and volunteers
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Provides safeguarding training and guidance
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Has clear codes of conduct for working with children and young people
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Maintains procedures for responding to safeguarding concerns or allegations
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Works with parents, carers and statutory safeguarding agencies where appropriate
Safeguarding is embedded in the planning and delivery of all MAN&BOY activities.
Our Safeguarding Promise
At MAN&BOY we promise to:
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Listen to boys and young people and take their concerns seriously
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Respect every child and young person and treat them with dignity
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Create safe spaces where young people can learn, grow, and be themselves
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Train and support our volunteers so they understand how to keep young people safe
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Act promptly if we are concerned about the safety or wellbeing of a child
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Work with parents, carers, and safeguarding professionals when additional support is needed
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and we encourage anyone involved in MAN&BOY to speak up if they are worried about a child or young person.
Reporting a Safeguarding Concern
MAN&BOY takes all safeguarding concerns seriously.
If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child or young person involved in our activities, please contact our safeguarding team as soon as possible.
Designated Safeguarding Lead
If you feel unable to raise your concern directly with MAN&BOY, you may contact your local authority safeguarding team or the NSPCC Helpline (0808 800 5000) for advice.
If a child or young person is in immediate danger, please contact 999.
Our Culture
At MAN&BOY we believe safeguarding is not only about procedures but about creating a culture of care, accountability, and respect. We encourage openness and transparency so that concerns can be raised early and addressed appropriately.
Safeguarding Policies and Documents
The following documents set out how MAN&BOY safeguards children and young people.
MANBOY safeguarding policy.pdf
Further information on our policies can be referenced here
5 Definitions and types of abuse.pdf6.7 Reporting concerns flowchart of actions to take.pdf
7.4 Involving the Local Authority Designated Officer LADO.pdf
7.5 Further Action How and when to inform the Disclosure and Barring Service DBS.pdf7.6 MANBOY DBS Disclosure and Barring Service requirements policy.pdf
8 Safer Recruitment of Staff and Volunteers.pdf
8.2 Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers MANBOY Procedure.pdf9.1 Bullying managing bullying and supporting young people when they are bullied.pdf
9.2 MANBOY E safety Policy.pdf
9.3 MANBOY Media Consent Policy.pdf
9.5 MANBOY Dealing with Images procedure.pdf
Appendix 1 Local Authority LADO and safeguarding contacts.pdf
