Safeguarding Overview

Within anyplacement setting you may work with individuals including children and/or vulnerable adults. Children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection, and everyone working with these people, in whatever capacity, has a responsibility for their protection. Safeguarding issues are to be regarded as a top priority and everyone is reminded the welfare of children and vulnerable adults is of primary concern. To protect others and to protect you, Newcastle University and allplacements where you are working with children and/or vulnerable adults should have Safeguarding and Child Protection policies. You must read at the advice and guidance related to Safeguarding and Child Protection provided in Legal Requirements on Canvas, and ensure you discuss these issues during your initial visit to your placement. In summary:

To protect others: 

If an individual discloses something to you: 

§ If it indicates harm to the individual or someone else, it is a Child Protection matter. § Do not promise confidentiality as Child Protection overrides data protection. § You must make this a top priority. § You are a member of staff and must pass information on to your placement provider and to the University. 

To protect you: 

Avoid one-to-one situations and conduct all conversations in a public place.  Always avoid physical contact.  Seek further advice from module tutor and/or Designated Safeguarding Officers.  Avoid any social networking contact and do not give or take mobile phone numbers.