At Apple Care Group, the safety, welfare, and security of the children and young people in our care are our top priorities. We are committed to providing the highest level of support to ensure their well-being in a safe and nurturing environment.
Comprehensive Staff Training for Safeguarding
To uphold our commitment to child safety, all team members undergo extensive training upon joining Al Barr Care. During induction, they are introduced to our Safeguarding Policy and receive essential information about the children and young people in our care.
Additionally, our staff participate in specialized training courses, including Safeguarding, first aid, and behavioral management, equipping them with the necessary skills to identify risks, respond to disclosures, report concerns effectively, and create a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for all.
Handling Disclosures and Reporting Concerns
Our team receives regular training in child protection and child sexual exploitation (CSE) awareness, ensuring every child receives individualized safeguarding care. We work closely with local authorities and public services to develop personalized care plans, ensuring each young person is protected and supported throughout their time with us.
If a child or young person makes a disclosure, our staff follow strict protocols to ensure their safety. The disclosure is shared with the Registered Manager. social services, and law enforcement if necessary.
Staff members are trained to listen without leading questions, allowing the child to express their experience in their own words. A detailed report is then submitted to the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board, ensuring prompt action is taken. All team members are required to report any concerns of abuse or neglect immediately. If a team member is suspected of misconduct, they may be suspended pending investigation. In cases where a fellow child is involved, social workers from both parties are contacted to determine the best course of action.
Commitment to Ongoing Safeguarding
We recognize that abuse can occur anywhere, and anyone could be a potential perpetrator. That’s why we have a clear whistleblowing policy, allowing staff to report concerns, even if they involve senior management. In the absence of the Registered Manager, a senior team member oversees any safeguarding concerns.
Our team receives regular training in child protection and child sexual exploitation (CSE) awareness, ensuring every child receives individualized safeguarding care. We work closely with local authorities and public services to develop personalized care plans.
If a child or young person makes a disclosure, our staff follow strict protocols to ensure their safety. The disclosure is shared with the Registered Manager, social services, and law enforcement if necessary. Staff members are trained to listen without leading questions, allowing the child to express their experience in their own words. A detailed report is then submitted to the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board, ensuring prompt action is taken.
All team members are required to report any concerns of abuse or neglect immediately. If a team member is suspected of misconduct, they may be suspended pending investigation. In cases where a fellow child is involved, social workers from both parties are contacted to determine the best course of action.