Child Protection Statement

Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band regards child protection and good working practice as a priority. In the interests of the safety and well being of all children and young people, it has developed and operates a formal child protection policy.

The band is committed to ensuring that everyone working with children or young people:

•  has undergone a Criminal Records Bureau check at enhanced level,

•  is adequately trained and supervised,

•  understands and follows the band’s child protection policy.

The child protection policy may be viewed and/or a copy obtained from the bandroom (115 Tunstall Lane, Pemberton, Wigan. WN5 9HR).

As part of the band’s commitment to children and young people it has appointed John Atkinson as the Designated Child Protection Officer. All the children and young people involved in activities within the band know who this is and how they can be contacted.

Should the band have any child protection concerns it will seek the advice of the Band’s Child Protection Officers and if appropriate contact the statutory authorities.

Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band:

•  recognises that child protection is everyone’s responsibility.

•  is committed to supporting parents and families.

•  recognises the unique and individual worth of each child.

•  is committed to nurturing, protecting and safeguarding children and young people.

•  exercises care in the appointment of all those working with children and young people in the band, working to ‘Safe from Harm’ principles.

•  is committed to following statutory and specialist guidelines in working with children and young people.

•  seeks to support all those affected by abuse.

•  is committed to supporting, training and resourcing those who work with children and young people and provide regular supervision.

•  is committed to the management and supervision of known offenders in the band.

•  will review its child protection policy annually.

If you have any concerns for a child or in relation to any child protection matter then please speak to one of the Child Protection Officers.

To view a copy of the Child Protection Policy, please click here (Link opens in new window)