Issue - meetings

Purpose of Report

To seek approval for the implementation of the updated Safeguarding Policy for the Play and Youth and Community Services operated by Housing, Neighbourhood and Building (HNB) Services.

Recommendations

That the Cabinet Member for Housing and Preventing Homelessness approves the policy attached and marked as Appendix A.

Nicola Clannachan, Head of Housing Community Services, presented her report and advised that the purpose of the report was to seek approval for the implementation of the updated Safeguarding Policy for the Play and Youth and Community Services operated by Housing, Neighbourhood and Building (HNB) Services.

Residents Consortium Questions

In response to Resident Consortium questions, officers clarified:

·         All staff and volunteers are required to have an enhanced DBS check. There was a monitoring programme in place to ensure the check was refreshed every three years.  Staff and Volunteers are aware when the checks go through.

Members' Questions

In response to Members' questions, officers clarified:

·         PYC identify safeguarding concerns frequently - probably one per week and act as an Early Help Service so will respond to concerns.  Multiple referrals are also put into the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) annually.

The Chair noted it is crucial to ensure young people are able to engage with the service whilst being as safe as possible.

Decision

The Cabinet Member:

·         Approved the policy attached and marked as Appendix A.