example.pdf) Artistic companies, promoters and their volunteers must not take photographs unless they comply with the legislation, regulation and guidance relating to photographing of children as referred to above. The following is broad guidance only and is not a substitute for what is set out above: i.
If children are likely to be photographed at an event, such as a workshop where it is necessary for a place to have been reserved for the child, the booking form must include a parental consent form for the child to be photographed. A child shall not be photographed unless the parental consent has been given.
ii. Where a photograph of a child is taken at an event where it is not necessary for prebooking to take place (and thus the written parental consent cannot easily be obtained), and that photograph is to be published, the name of the child should not be used in any caption. [Note: Where photographs are taken at an event attended by large crowds, this is regarded as a public area so it is not necessary to get permission of everyone in a crowd shot. The definition of a public place includes areas where visitors to the school have access.] iii. Direct unsupervised access to children by photographers (professional or amateur) is not be permitted. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES, PLEASE CONTACT CERIN ON cerin@artsalive.co.uk
ARTS ALIVE SAFEGUARDING VULNERABLE ADULTS POLICY Introduction We all have a responsibility to safeguard adults who are experiencing, or are at risk of, abuse and neglect. Policy statement Arts Alive is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and positive environment for all people involved in their events. It accepts its responsibility to assist in the welfare of all people and to safeguard them from poor practice, abuse and bullying. All individuals within the organisation - staff /volunteers/artists/trustees - have a responsibility to help ensure the safety and welfare of adults. Arts Alive accepts that we are required to fulfil our duty of care, which means that we must do everything that can be reasonably expected of us to help safeguard and protect people from harm, and to act when we suspect that someone is being harmed, or is at risk of harm. All staff and artists working with vulnerable adults and children will be required to have a current DBS check. What is adult safeguarding? The official definition of “Adult Safeguarding” is working with adults with care and support needs to keep them safe from abuse or neglect. It is an important part of what many public services do, and a key responsibility of local authorities (Care Act 2014). The safeguarding duties apply to an adult who: 26
