Positive Communities is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its learners / customers / service users. It's our belief that:
- All children / young people and adults at risk have the right to be protected from harm;
- Learners / customers / service users need to be safe and to feel safe when accessing our services
- Learners / customers / service users need support which matches their individual needs, including those who may have experienced abuse;
- Learners / customers / service users have the right to speak freely and voice their values and beliefs;
- All Learners / customers / service users must be encouraged support each other and respect everyone's values.
- All Learners / customers / service users have the right to be supported to meet their emotional, and social needs as well as their educational needs. Adults at risk remain safe and independent.
- Our services can and do contribute to the prevention of abuse, victimisation, bullying, exploitation, extreme behaviours, discriminatory views and risk-taking behaviours.
- All employee's and visitors have an important role to play in safeguarding Learners / customers / service users and protecting them from abuse.
Our Safeguarding Policy further explains the important steps we take to prevent risk.