Purpose

To adopt the policy.

Content

Decision:
To
adopt Guildford’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedure Parts 1,
2 and 3 which articulates our commitment to safeguarding and
ensures managed compliance with our statutory duties consistently
across the council.
Reason(s):

1.      
This new
safeguarding policy and procedure replaces our existing policy
which was approved in 2018 and updated in 2020. It also replaces
the supplementary referral quick guides developed to support the
existing policy in 2020 and most recently updated in 2022. An
update to policy is required to reflect internal and external
changes to safeguarding policies and guidelines.

2.      
This new
safeguarding policy and procedure aligns the policy approach with
Waverley Borough Council.

3.      
We
recognise our statutory responsibilities for safeguarding and our
role to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children, and
adults with or without care and support needs, that we support,
provide services for, and interact with.

4.      
We
recognise our obligations under the Care Act 2014, the
Children’s Acts 1989 and 2004 and the Mental Health Act
2005
Other options considered and rejected by the
Executive:
That the Executive do not agree to adopt the policy, and
recommendations from the Executive are incorporated into a revised
version of the policy.
Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or
lead councillors and any dispensation granted:
None.