Safeguarding
Safeguarding and duty of care
The HEADTURNED Foundation is committed to protecting the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of individuals who engage with its work.
This includes participants, volunteers, collaborators, and members of the public.
1. Purpose
This policy sets out the Foundation’s approach to safeguarding, including how risks are recognised, managed, and responded to.
2. Our approach
- Act with care, respect, and responsibility at all times.
- Take concerns seriously and respond proportionately.
- Prioritise safety over convenience or reputation.
- Recognise that safeguarding applies across all activities.
3. Scope
This policy applies to anyone acting on behalf of the Foundation, including trustees, staff, volunteers, and collaborators.
4. Recognising risk
Safeguarding risks may arise in different contexts, including public engagement, events, media activity, land-based work, and online environments.
The Foundation aims to remain aware of potential risks and take reasonable steps to reduce them.
5. Reporting concerns
- Concerns should be raised as soon as possible.
- Reports will be taken seriously and handled with care.
- Where appropriate, action will be taken to protect individuals.
6. Responsibility
Safeguarding is a shared responsibility. Everyone involved with the Foundation is expected to act appropriately and raise concerns where necessary.
7. Ongoing development
As the Foundation grows, safeguarding processes will become more structured, including clearer procedures, designated roles, and appropriate training.
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