We believes that the general well-being and welfare of all children, young persons and adults at risk who are involved with the Foundation in any way, is of paramount importance.
Therefore, the Foundation will provide a safe setting for any child or young person under the age of 18 or adult at risk. It encourages best practice in safeguarding children and adults at risk matters in a spirit of partnership and openness with all children, adults at risk, their families, and local agencies.
The Foundation will promote good outcomes in terms of health, development and educational achievement alongside football and sporting excellence. It will encourage everyone working for the Foundation to recognise the significance of ethnic and cultural diversity.
Safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone who has contact with children, young people and vulnerable groups, we provide a positive environment, enjoyable experiences and to protect from harm. The Club safeguarding policy (incorporating Huddersfield Town Foundation) provides details of different types of abuse, guidance on identifying issues and procedures and support for use by staff and volunteers.
Mandatory legislation and best practice underpin the activities which are available at the Foundation and this policy will help to ensure that responses to activities and issues are consistent considering local authority guidance, law and individual needs across our community.
The Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policies will be evaluated and reviewed annually and will be subject to Foundation Board of Trustee approval to ensure they remain in line with statutory guidance and relevant to the work of the organisation. All other policies and procedures are reviewed regularly to ensure they are in line with current guidance and good practice.
