LYDC always employs artists who have appropriate experience, skills and qualifications to lead dance activities with children, young people and vulnerable adults (as appropriate).
As part of our policy to protect staff (paid & voluntary) and children, young people and vulnerable adults, we undertake that new staff are:
· Trained in Children First eLearning module
· Provided with a copy of the Health & Safety procedures and Code of Conduct when working with Children & Young People.
· Undergo a probationary period of three months.
And will:
· Receive an adequate level of supervision and review of their work practice.
· Be provided with child protection training.
Freelance staff are:
· Provided with a copy of the company’s Child Protection Policy
· Receive appropriate supervision and support.
In all areas of our work with young people and vulnerable adults, LYDC has clear guidelines for staff.
As part of these guidelines and to ensure the maximum safety and security of those we work with we undertake to have:
· Defined criteria for membership of any group or club run by the company
· A secure password encrypted registration system in place which holds the name and address of each participating individual, plus emergency contact numbers, and details of medical or special needs.
In addition we keep records of:
· Attendance
· Accidents
· Consent forms when applicable
· Any complaints and grievances