Common use of Safeguarding Clause in Contracts

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC has overarching responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in their area. In Surrey we work to the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) which include a number of statutory functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children Acts, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), What to do if you are worried a child is being abused 2015, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020 legislation. 3.2 The provider must follow the EYFS and have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are in line with local guidance and procedures for responding to and reporting suspected or actual abuse and neglect. A lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding and all staff must have training to identify signs of abuse and neglect. The provider must have regard to Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. 3.3 In line with the settings safeguarding children policy and procedures, if an allegation is made against the owner, manager or any other employee/volunteer of the setting (including office/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid or unpaid, FEE/FEET funding may be withdrawn by SCC. This is dependent on the outcome of the investigation into the allegation, and whether the setting has breached the conditions of the Provider Agreement. The setting must comply with the advice of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and any compliance and welfare notices issued by Ofsted and inform the SCC Education Safeguarding team, of any action taken to safeguard the children in their care. 3.4 If the provider fails to comply, the process for termination and withdrawal of funding will be followed.

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC 33.1 The Provider acknowledges that the Authority has overarching legal responsibilities under Section 11 of the Children Act 2004 (“CA 2004”) and the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (“SVGA”) in providing the Services under this Contract; the Provider warrants that it will cooperate with the Authority to enable the Authority to comply with CA 2004 and SVGA. 33.2 The Provider shall give reasonable assistance to the Authority to comply with the CA 2004 and SVGA and shall not do any act either knowingly or recklessly that would cause the Authority to be in breach of either the CA 2004 or the SVGA. 33.3 Pursuant to this clause 33 the Provider shall make arrangements during the provision of the Services under this Contract to ensure that it complies with CA 2004 and the SVGA, and accordingly, the Provider shall: a) ensure that senior management within its organisation are committed to and responsible for monitoring the actions of their staff to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults; b) have a clear statement, policy and procedure in place outlining the Provider’s responsibilities towards children and young people and vulnerable adults which is made available for its Staff; c) identify the manager with the overall responsibility and the ultimate accountability for the Provider’s contribution to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and vulnerable adults and what the lines of accountability are for each staff member; d) consider how the delivery of the Services will take account of the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults by carrying out an assessment of the needs of the children and young people and vulnerable adults affected under this Contract and the Provider shall determine priorities and actions designed to improve outcomes for them; e) ensure staff working with and staff in contact with children and young people and vulnerable adults have an understanding of their area. In Surrey we roles and responsibilities by organising Staff training on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults; f) ensure that robust recruitment and vetting procedures are in place to help prevent unsuitable people from working with children and young people and vulnerable adults and to ensure that managers in charge of recruitment are adequately trained; g) ensure that its staff work with the Authority in partnership to safeguard and promote the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults; h) whilst acting in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 ensure that there is effective monitoring and collating of information and sharing of the same with the Authority to prevent children and young people and vulnerable adults (SSCPwhether placed under this Contract, privately funded or placed by another statutory authority) Procedures (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) which include a number from suffering harm or undergoing the risk of statutory functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children Acts, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), What to do if you are worried a child is being abused 2015, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020 legislationsuffering harm. 3.2 33.4 The provider must follow the EYFS and Provider shall have clear safeguarding policies a policy and procedures in place governing the Provider’s responsibilities towards children, young adults and vulnerable adults affected by the provision of the Provider’s services. 33.5 The Provider shall not carry out any act either knowingly or recklessly that are would cause the Authority to be in line with local guidance breach of the CA 2004 and the SVGA. 33.6 The Provider shall ensure it has a robust procedure which may be reviewed and evaluated by the Authority from time to time. 33.7 All Provider staff shall be trained at induction to follow the reporting procedures for responding to and reporting training should be updated at least annually. 33.8 The Authority shall be notified immediately of all instances of suspected or actual abuse and neglect. A lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding concerns pertaining to the Contract in order to protect children, young adults and all staff must have training to identify signs vulnerable adults from suffering harm or being at risk of abuse and neglect. The provider must have regard to Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018suffering harm. 3.3 In line 33.9 The Provider shall ensure that none of its staff or Sub-contractor staff is barred from working with the settings safeguarding children policy children, young adults and procedures, if an allegation vulnerable adults where such interaction is made against the owner, manager or any other employee/volunteer required as part of the setting (including office/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid or unpaidService delivery under this Contract. 33.10 The Authority reserves the right to visit the Provider’s organisation to audit, FEE/FEET funding may be withdrawn inspect and monitor the Provider’s compliance with this clause 33. 33.11 Failure by SCC. This is dependent on the outcome of the investigation into the allegation, and whether the setting has breached the conditions of the Provider Agreement. The setting must to comply with the advice provisions of this clause 33 may lead to the immediate termination of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and any compliance and welfare notices issued by Ofsted and inform Contract at the SCC Education Safeguarding team, absolute discretion of any action taken to safeguard the children in their careAuthority. 3.4 If the provider fails to comply, the process for termination and withdrawal of funding will be followed.

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC has overarching responsibility for safeguarding The Recipient must have made appropriate checks to ensure that any staff and/ or volunteers they employ to work with children, young people and promoting vulnerable adults within and outside of school settings, have been suitably checked to prevent any harm being done to the welfare of all children and young people in their areacare. In Surrey we work It is the Recipient’s responsibility to ensure all staff, independent visitors and volunteers are familiar with the Surrey policies and know what to do if they observe/suspect that a child is being abused. The Recipient must also ensure that all staff know whom to contact outside their line management in the event of a child protection concern. The Recipient's policies and procedures for responding to child abuse follow procedures agreed by the Local Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Board. Policies and Procedures (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) which include a number are informed by the Department of statutory functions under the 1989 Health's "Children Act 1989. Guidance and 2004 Regulations" - Volume 4, "Working Together to Safeguard Children Acts, Childcare 2006" and The Protection of Children Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (1999. Staff should have access to “the 2018 regulations”), What to do if you are you’re worried a child is being abused 2015, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 abused” DOH publications 2003 Written procedural guidance and practice concerning abuse of children clearly differentiates between child protection enquiries, police investigations of crime and staff disciplinary investigations. Appropriate action is taken in the event of observed reports of possible abuse of one child by another, including the invocation of child protection procedures in respect of both. Staff have skills and appropriate training in caring and supervising children who have been victims or perpetrators of abuse. o A written statement confirming all delivery staff and volunteers have been recruited through a safer recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020 legislation. 3.2 The provider must follow the EYFS Sept 2023 guidance; o Written statement confirming all delivery staff and volunteers have clear safeguarding policies and procedures appropriate DBS checks in place that are in line with local guidance and procedures for responding to and reporting suspected or actual abuse and neglect. place; o A lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding and all staff must have training to identify signs of abuse and neglect. The provider must have regard to Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. 3.3 In line with the settings safeguarding children policy and procedures, if an allegation is made against the owner, manager or any other employee/volunteer copy of the setting (including officeorganisation’s Safeguarding/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid or unpaid, FEE/FEET funding may be withdrawn by SCC. This is dependent on the outcome of the investigation into the allegationChild Protection Policy, and whether the setting has breached the conditions of the Provider Agreement. The setting must comply with the advice of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and any compliance and welfare notices issued by Ofsted and inform the SCC Education o Contact details for your organisation’s Safeguarding team, of any action taken to safeguard the children in their carelead. 3.4 If the provider fails to comply, the process for termination and withdrawal of funding will be followed.

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC has overarching responsibility for safeguarding In the course of your volunteering duties at COP26 you may be in contact with members of the public, especially during our public activities at COP26. Therefore, all volunteers are required to read our Safeguarding Policy. Any volunteering roles that directly involve children or vulnerable adults will be identified and promoting managed separately from this agreement (as outlined in the welfare Safeguarding Policy). You will be asked to sign that you have read and understood the Safeguarding Policy in our Code of Conduct. COVID-19 All volunteers are required to read our COVID-19 Policy and to sign the Code of Conduct. This is to ensure the safety of all during our public events at COP26. Name (printed): Signature: Date: Code of Conduct - Child and Adult Protection As an employee, volunteer or representative of SCCS and / or the COP26 Coalition, I will promote its values and principles and protect its reputation by: respecting the basic rights of others by acting fairly, honestly and tactfully, and by treating people with dignity and respect, and respecting the national law and local culture, traditions, customs and practices working actively to protect children and young people adults at risk by complying with the Coalition’s Child and Adults at risk Protection Policy and Procedures maintaining high standards of personal and professional conduct protecting the safety and well-being of myself and others protecting the organisation’s assets and resources reporting any matter that breaks the standards contained in their areathis Code of Conduct. In Surrey we work to Maintaining high standards of personal and professional conduct means I will not behave in a way that breaches the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) which include a number code of statutory functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children Actsconduct, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), What undermines my ability to do if you are worried my job or is likely to bring the Coalitions into disrepute. For example, I will not: engage in sexual relations with a child or a vulnerable adult or abuse or exploit a child or a vulnerable adult in any way regardless of the age of majority or age of consent locally. Mistaken belief in the age of a child is being abused 2015not an excuse exchange money, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 guidance and Keeping Children Safe employment, goods, assistance or services for sexual favours or other forms of humiliating, degrading or exploitative behaviour engage in Education 2020 legislation. 3.2 The provider must follow the EYFS and have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are in line with local guidance and procedures for responding to and reporting suspected any form of harassment, discrimination, physical or actual abuse and neglect. A lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding and all staff must have training to identify signs of abuse and neglect. The provider must have regard to Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. 3.3 In line with the settings safeguarding children policy and proceduresverbal abuse, if an allegation is made against the ownerintimidation, manager favouritism or exploitative sexual relations drink alcohol or use any other employee/volunteer substances in a way that adversely affects my ability to do my job or affects the reputation of the setting organisation be in possession of, nor profit from the sale of, illegal goods or substances accept bribes or significant gifts (including officeexcept small tokens of appreciation) from governments, beneficiaries, donors, suppliers or others, which have been offered as a result of my employment undertake business for the supply of goods or services to the Coalitions with family, friends or personal contacts or use the Coalitions’ assets for personal benefit behave in a way which threatens the security of myself or others use the organisation’s computer or other equipment to view, download, create or distribute inappropriate material, such as pornography. be aware of situations which may present risks and manage these plan and organise the work and the workplace so as to minimise risks always be visible in working with children or adults at risk ensure that a culture of openness exists to enable any issues or concerns to be discussed ensure that a sense of accountability exists between staff so that poor practice or potentially abusive behaviour does not go unchallenged talk to children or adults at risk about their contact with staff or others and encourage them to raise any concerns empower children or adults at risk - discuss with them their rights, what is acceptable and unacceptable, and what they can do if there is a problem. hit or otherwise physically assault or physically abuse children or adults at risk develop physical/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid sexual relationships with children or unpaid, FEE/FEET funding adults at risk develop relationships with children or adults at risk which could in any way be deemed exploitative or abusive act in ways that may be withdrawn abusive or may place a child or a vulnerable adult at risk. use language, make suggestions or offer advice which is inappropriate, offensive or abusive behave physically in a manner which is inappropriate or sexually provocative spend time alone with children or adults at risk away from others take children or adults at risk to your home, especially where they will be alone with you. have a child/children or vulnerable adult(s) with whom they are working to stay overnight at their home unsupervised sleep in the same room or bed as a child or vulnerable adult with whom they are working do things for children or a vulnerable adult of a personal nature that they can do for themselves condone, or participate in, behaviour of children or adults at risk which is illegal, unsafe or abusive act in ways intended to shame, humiliate, belittle or degrade children or adults at risk , or otherwise perpetrate any form of emotional abuse discriminate against, show differential treatment, or favour particular children or adults at risk to the exclusion of others. If you suspect a child or vulnerable adult is being physically, sexually or emotionally abused You should contact the Safeguarding Protection Team by SCCphone Immediately. This is dependent You should also report your suspicions on The Coalitions Allegation/Concern Report Form and email or pass it to the Safeguarding Protection Team, or in their absence another member of the COP26 Safeguarding Protection Advisory Group, or team leader on the outcome ground - who will refer it to the relevant person. If a child or vulnerable adult discloses to you abuse by someone else you should listen, offer support, understanding and reassurance whilst explaining you have to tell appropriate people. You should call the Safeguarding Protection Team immediately for support. As soon as possible you should report your suspicions in writing and pass it immediately to the Safeguarding Protection Team, or in their absence another member of the investigation into COP26 Safeguarding Protection Advisory Group. In all cases: Take emergency action if required – contact police/social services/medical services immediately as required if it is an emergency situation Call the allegationSafeguarding Protection Team immediately for support Record everything that was said, and whether the setting has breached the conditions including dates, times of the Provider Agreement. The setting must comply with the advice of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) conversation and any compliance and welfare notices issued by Ofsted and inform the SCC Education Safeguarding team, of any action taken to safeguard the children in their careincidents disclosed You must refer You must not investigate. 3.4 If the provider fails to comply, the process for termination and withdrawal of funding will be followed.

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC 49.1 Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and the prevention of adults and children from neglect or abuse is a key responsibility of the Provider as well as the commissioner of these services regardless of contractual obligations. 49.2 The Provider will take action to identify and prevent abuse from happening in the Services and respond appropriately when it is suspected that abuse has overarching responsibility for occurred or is at risk of occurring. 49.3 The Provider shall have clear safeguarding policy and promoting procedures, that clearly explain how to identify, respond to, manage and report safeguarding concerns which all Staff shall be made aware of, understand and adhere to. This should be reviewed at least annually to ensure it is compliant with the welfare of all children and young people in their area. In Surrey we work 'Lincolnshire Safeguarding Adult Board's Safeguarding Policy' as notified by the Council to the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) which include a number of statutory functions under the 1989 Provider from time to time and 2004 Children Acts, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), What to do if you are worried a child is being abused 2015, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020 legislationincorporate learning from safeguarding enquiries. 3.2 49.4 The provider must follow the EYFS Provider's policies and have clear procedures will promote a making safeguarding personal (MSP) culture and practice in line with national and local guidance. 49.5 The Provider's safeguarding policies and procedures will reflect good practice guidance in place relation to safe recruitment practice; 49.6 The Provider's safeguarding policy should include a named safeguarding lead, well known within the organisation, who has a defined role and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults and children. The Provider shall have a clear structure charts, demonstrating lines of accountability for safeguarding. 49.7 The Provider should ensure that are they have a named person that is competent to complete Section 42 adult safeguarding enquiries in line with local guidance the 'Lincolnshire Adult Safeguarding Boards (LSAB) Policy' and procedure and relevant training and guidance. 49.8 The Provider's policies and procedures for responding shall support the reduction or removal of safeguarding risks, as well as secure any support to protect the adult and reporting suspected or actual abuse consider potential risk to others. Professional curiosity must form an integral part of the Provider's safeguarding practice, involving exploring underlying concerns, additional questioning and neglectreflective practice techniques. A lead practitioner partnership approach must take responsibility be evident, involving the Resident and their representatives in decision making, to encourage proportionate responses, improve outcomes for the Resident concerned, and ensure their involvement in prevention and developing resilience for themselves. 49.9 Information about safeguarding policy and all staff procedure and guidance on raising concerns about abuse must have training be shared with Residents, those close to them, their Advocates, those lawfully acting on their behalf, and Staff. 49.10 The Provider will give Residents, Carers and representatives adequate information about how to identify and report abuse, as well as sources of support outside the Services, including the Council and actively support and encourage Residents, staff, volunteers, the public to raise issues and concerns in a timely manner. 49.11 The Provider shall have a clear and accessible whistle blowing policy that is reviewed regularly and shared with Residents, those close to them, their Advocates, those lawfully acting on their behalf and Staff. 49.12 The Provider will ensure that national or local alerts (e.g. National Patient Agency (NPSA) or Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Authority (MHRA) alerts, local alerts or safeguarding recommendations) will be acted upon where necessary within the required timescales. 49.13 The Provider shall ensure that policies and procedures are covered in induction and fully understood by Staff. 49.14 All Staff shall have an initial understanding of safeguarding duties under the Care Act 2014 within their first week of employment, including recognising signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. The provider must have regard to Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018neglect and understanding their role in reporting concerns and the organisational mechanisms for doing so. 3.3 In line with the settings safeguarding children policy 49.15 Comprehensive training on awareness and procedures, if an allegation is made against the owner, manager or any other employee/volunteer prevention of the setting neglect and abuse (including office/kitchen/cleaning staffdomestic abuse) whether paid or unpaid, FEE/FEET funding may shall be withdrawn by SCCgiven to all Staff as part of their core induction within three (3) months. This is dependent on training must be completed at least every two (2) years. In addition, update training shall be provided in light of new policies and procedures introduced either locally or nationally. 49.16 The Provider must nominate named safeguarding ambassadors. 49.17 The Provider will ensure that Residents human rights are promoted and protected through the outcome Assessment and delivery of the investigation into the allegation, and whether the setting has breached the conditions of the Provider Agreement. The setting must comply with the advice of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and any compliance and welfare notices issued by Ofsted and inform the SCC Education Safeguarding team, of any action taken to safeguard the children in their care. 3.4 If the provider fails to comply, the process for termination and withdrawal of funding will be followed.

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC 5.1. Bracknell Forest Council has overarching responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in their areathe Borough. In Surrey we work to the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) which include Bracknell Forest Council have a number of statutory functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children ActsActs which make this clear, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), What to do if you are worried a child is being abused 2015, ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 guidance and Keeping Children Safe ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ sets these out in Education 2020 legislationdetail. All procedures can be accessed on the Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board Website3. 3.2 The provider 5.2. Providers must follow the EYFS Statutory Framework and have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are in line with local guidance and procedures for responding to and reporting suspected or actual abuse and neglect. A lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding and all staff must have training to identify signs of abuse and neglect. The provider must have regard to ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018safeguard Children’ guidance. 3.3 In line with the settings safeguarding children policy and procedures, if an allegation is made against the owner, manager or any other employee/volunteer of the setting (including office/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid or unpaid, FEE/FEET funding may be withdrawn by SCC. This is dependent on the outcome of the investigation into the allegation, and whether the setting has breached the conditions of the Provider Agreement5.3. The setting must comply with the advice of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) is a statutory role that is underpinned by The Children Act 2004, The Education Act 2002, and any compliance Working Together 2023, all of which place duties on organisations to safeguard and promote the welfare notices issued by Ofsted of children. The LADO manages all the allegations that are made against persons working with children, this includes paid and inform the SCC Education Safeguarding teamunpaid workers, full time, part time, agency and volunteers. The LADO allegations procedure applies whenever there is an allegation or concern that a person who works with children has: • behaved in a way that has harmed a child or may have harmed a child • possibly committed a criminal offence against or related to a child • behaved towards a child or children in a way that indicates he or she may pose a risk of harm to children 2 Working together to safeguard children - ▇▇▇.▇▇ (▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) 3 ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/berks/bracknell/ If you observe or are made aware of any action taken concerns about a person who is working with young people then you should make your designated safeguarding lead at work aware, and either they (or yourself if they are not available) have a duty to safeguard refer these concerns onto the children LADO within one working day. Concerns may be around a person’s current role, historical allegations that you have become aware of, or something in relation to their carepersonal lives. The LADO is available to discuss any concerns that you may have and will then assess what the next steps needs to be and provide you with support around any safeguarding actions. The LADO can be contacted on 01344 351572 or at LADO@bracknell- ▇▇▇▇▇▇. 3.4 If the provider fails to comply, the process for termination and withdrawal of funding will be followed▇▇▇.▇▇

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC 5.1. Bracknell Forest Council has overarching responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in their areathe Borough. In Surrey we work to the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) which include Bracknell Forest Council has a number of statutory functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children ActsActs which make this clear, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), What to do if you are worried a child is being abused 2015, ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 guidance and Keeping Children Safe ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ sets these out in Education 2020 legislationdetail. All procedures can be accessed on the Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board Website3. 3.2 The provider 5.2. Providers must follow the EYFS Statutory Framework and have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are in line with local guidance and procedures for responding to and reporting suspected or actual abuse and neglect. A lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding and all staff must have training to identify signs of abuse and neglect. The provider must have regard to ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018safeguard Children’ guidance. 3.3 In line with the settings safeguarding children policy and procedures, if an allegation is made against the owner, manager or any other employee/volunteer of the setting (including office/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid or unpaid, FEE/FEET funding may be withdrawn by SCC. This is dependent on the outcome of the investigation into the allegation, and whether the setting has breached the conditions of the Provider Agreement5.3. The setting must comply with the advice of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) is a statutory role that is underpinned by The Children Act 2004, The Education Act 2002, and any compliance Working Together 2023, all of which place duties on organisations to safeguard and promote the welfare notices issued by Ofsted of children. The LADO manages all the allegations that are made against persons working with children, this includes paid and inform the SCC Education Safeguarding teamunpaid workers, full time, part time, agency and volunteers. The LADO allegations procedure applies whenever there is an allegation or concern that a person who works with children has: • behaved in a way that has harmed a child or may have harmed a child • possibly committed a criminal offence against or related to a child • behaved towards a child or children in a way that indicates he or she may pose a risk of harm to children If you observe or are made aware of any action taken concerns about a person who is working with young people then you should make your designated safeguarding lead at work aware, and either they (or yourself if they are not available) have a duty to refer these concerns onto the LADO within one working day. Concerns may be around a person’s current role, historical allegations that you have become aware of, or something in relation to their personal lives. The LADO is available to discuss any concerns that you may have and will then assess what the next steps needs to be and provide you with support around any safeguarding actions. The LADO can be contacted on 01344 351572 or at ▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇ 2 Working together to safeguard the children in their care- ▇▇▇. 3.4 If the provider fails to comply, the process for termination and withdrawal of funding will be followed▇▇ (▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) 3 ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/berks/bracknell/

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC has overarching responsibility for 11.1 In relation to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in people, their areafriends and family members, the Provider shall ensure the following when providing support to children and young people: 11.2 Staff immediately inform Swansea Council and Neath Council’s appropriate Safeguarding Teams (where appropriate), and the child or young person’s Care Coordinator if they have a reason to believe that a child or young person or adult or any other vulnerable person is at risk either through self-neglect, or as a result of behaviour or lifestyle, or because of the actions or behaviours of others. In Surrey we work addition, the Provider shall ensure that all Staff are aware that they have a "duty" to report allegations, disclosures or alerts and to raise concerns they have directly with the relevant authority, if required. Furthermore, the Provider shall ensure that that these disclosure(s) shall not be held against them by the Provider, and Staff shall be informed of the contact point in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot Councils for raising such concerns. 11.3 In relation to safeguarding, the Provider should be mindful that it has an overriding duty to recruit Staff in a way that safeguards young people, their friends and families and to ensure that Staff and volunteers are always safeguarded by safe practice. 11.4 In relation to the Surrey issue of safeguarding, the Provider has a duty to have the following in place:   ‘Safe’ policies and procedures on recruiting appropriate Staff; Adult and child protection procedures that are consistent with the agreed  protocols for both local authorities; Training for Staff that is orientated towards safeguarding adults and  children; Operational policies and procedures that will establish the standards and  quality of practice that is required in accordance with the Agreement; An appropriate Whistle Blowing Policy;  Disciplinary Procedures that are consistent with the Agreement and wider guidance and best practice. 11.5 The Provider must have policies and procedures in place that is fully consistent with the local authorities Corporate Safeguarding ChildrenPolicy or amendments thereof, such policies and procedures will require Staff to report issues in relation to conduct that may pose a risk to vulnerable adults, children or young people, where these issues may relate to either their own circumstance or the circumstances in relation to others, including work colleagues. When notified, it is clear that the Provider will have a statutory duty to immediately carry out a risk assessment and to promptly share information with the local authorities Safeguarding Team so that guidance may be obtained. Should the Provider be unsure of whether the person identified poses a ‘risk’, then it must seek guidance from the Council’s Partnership Safeguarding Teams in relation to how this should be taken forward. 11.6 Any risk assessments undertaken must include whether the Staff member is a volunteer or staff member of another service, provider or organisation, and additionally must consider:  whether the Staff member involved is also caring for a relative or friend who is an adult who may be at risk;  whether the Staff member involved is also caring for a child or young person and the information represents a risk of significant harm to a child;  whether the Staff member is also employed or volunteering with children or adults who may be at risk;  whether the Staff member has committed a criminal offence; 11.7 In relation to taking forward any agreed actions, the Provider must make available to the Commissioners any information, documentation and allow access to appropriate Staff so that the Commissioners may have a clear view of how the Provider has taken forward any agreed actions. 11.8 Safeguarding Adults at Risk In relation to safeguarding adults, the Provider must –  comply with the Part 7, Social Services and Wellbeing (SSCPWales) Procedures ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ (or any amendments thereafter) ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇/anaw/2014/4/pdfs/anaw_20140004_en.pdf where allegations of abuse or neglect towards a vulnerable adult are made against a member of the Provider's Staff or where the Provider suspects a member of Staff or Host of being guilty of abusing an adult or their friends and family members. In either such case the Provider shall follow the above Legislation and Policies and Procedures, and to support this, the Provider may obtain a copy of the document from the Commissioners on request  place paramount importance to and have in place adult protection procedures and policies that are consistent with relevant legislation above and appropriate national guidance.  ensure that procedures are revised annually to ensure that all recommendations from the West Glamorgan Safeguarding Adults Board are accounted for.  ensure all Staff are trained and made aware of adult protection procedures/policies at the appropriate level to their position, and correctly follow said procedures.  ensure that all Staff shall comply with the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) which include a number of statutory functions under the 1989 2005 (as amended and 2004 Children Acts, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”updated from time to time), What The Provider’s processes shall incorporate consideration of whether a person continues to do if you have capacity to consent to the Service and Scheme which are worried to be provided and whether their actions are likely to result in a child is being abused 2015, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 guidance and Keeping Children Safe breach of their Human Rights. The Provider’s shall ensure that all Staff shall receive training on MCA for the duration of the Agreement.  have in Education 2020 legislation. 3.2 The provider must follow place throughout the EYFS and have clear safeguarding Agreement Period MCA policies and procedures in place to ensure that are in line all Staff understand and comply with local guidance their duties and procedures for responding to and reporting suspected or actual abuse and neglectresponsibilities under the MCA 2005. A lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding and  shall ensure that all staff must have training to identify signs of abuse and neglect. The provider must have regard to Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. 3.3 In line with the settings safeguarding children policy and procedures, if an allegation is made against the owner, manager or any other employee/volunteer Staff will be aware of the setting conditions under which to instruct and consult the statutory advocacy service, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (including office/kitchen/cleaning staffIMCA) whether paid or unpaidservice, FEE/FEET funding may be withdrawn by SCCunder MCA. This is dependent on All Staff shall understand the outcome role of the investigation into the allegation, Advocate and whether the setting has breached the conditions of IMCA  where there are recommendations made to the Provider Agreement. The setting must comply with following from the advice of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and any compliance and welfare notices issued by Ofsted and inform the SCC Education Safeguarding team, of any action taken to safeguard the children in their care. 3.4 If the provider fails to complyAdult at Risk referral/assessment process, the process for termination and withdrawal Provider must implement those changes in full to ensure the rights of funding will be followedIndividual(s) are fully met.

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC 5.1. BFC has overarching responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in their areathe Borough. In Surrey we work to the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) which include BFC have a number of statutory functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children ActsActs which make this clear, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), What to do if you are worried a child is being abused 2015, ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 guidance and Keeping Children Safe ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ sets these out in Education 2020 legislationdetail. All procedures can be accessed on the Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board Website3. 3.2 The provider 5.2. Providers must follow the EYFS Statutory Framework and have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are in line with local guidance and procedures for responding to and reporting suspected or actual abuse and neglect. A lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding and all staff must have training to identify signs of abuse and neglect. 5.3. The provider must have regard to Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. 3.3 In line with the settings safeguarding children policy and procedures, if an allegation is made against the owner, manager or any other employee/volunteer of the setting (including office/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid or unpaid, FEE/FEET funding may be withdrawn by SCC. This is dependent on the outcome of the investigation into the allegation, and whether the setting has breached the conditions of the Provider Agreement. The setting must comply with the advice of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) occupies a statutory role that is underpinned by The Children Act 2004, The Education Act 2002, and any compliance Working Together 2018, all of which place duties on organisations to safeguard and promote the welfare notices issued by Ofsted of children. The LADO manages all of the allegations that are made against persons working with children, this includes paid and inform the SCC Education Safeguarding teamunpaid workers, full time, part time, agency and volunteers. The LADO allegations procedure applies whenever there is an allegation or concern that a person who works with children has:  behaved in a way that has harmed a child or may have harmed a child,  possibly committed a criminal offence against or related to a child,  behaved towards a child or children in a way that indicates he or she may pose a risk of harm to children. If you observe or are made aware of any action taken concerns about a person who is working with young people then you should make your designated safeguarding lead at work aware, and either they (or yourself if they are not available) have a duty to safeguard refer these concerns onto the children LADO within one working day. Concerns may be around a person’s current role, historical allegations that you have become aware of, or something in relation to their carepersonal lives. ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇▇▇▇. 3.4 If ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment _data/file/779401/Working_Together_to_Safeguard-Children.pdf 3 ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/berks/bracknell/ The LADO is available to discuss any concerns that you may have and will then assess what the provider fails next steps needs to comply, the process for termination be and withdrawal of funding will provide you with support around any safeguarding actions. The LADO can be followedcontacted on 01344 351572 or at LADO@bracknell- ▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC has overarching responsibility Contractor’s responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare application of all children and Safeguarding in respect of students/children/young people and Contract staff. • Contracted teaching and support staff are trained to follow safeguarding protocol including when a child or young person makes a disclosure, the Contracted staff member will report this to your school or academy safeguarding officer in their areathe first instance. In Surrey we work Contract staff shall record the incident in writing and submit this to the Surrey Client’s designated Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (▇▇▇.Officer. • Similarly, if Contracted staff see or hear anything that raises concerns about the treatment of any child, student or young person whilst teaching in a school, home, or any other pre- approved educational setting, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇ ▇▇▇.▇▇) which include ▇ Education Ltd staff will report all concerns to the Client’s designated Safeguarding Officer. This applies to all children, students, and young people in addition to those Contracted staff are engaged to teach; Contracted staff understand their safeguarding responsibilities as a number teacher extend to a duty of statutory functions under care to all students and young people. Contracted staff also have a duty of care towards other professional colleagues. • Contracted staff shall not directly involve themselves with any incidents they may witness or disclosures they may be made aware of; Contracted staff understand that they must record the 1989 incident or disclosure in writing with a date and 2004 Children Acts, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) all known information and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free ensure this is passed to the designated safeguarding officer at the earliest opportunity. • Contracted staff have a duty of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“care to our staff and the 2018 regulations”), What to do if you are worried a child students/young people with whom we work. The Contracted is being abused 2015, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020 legislation. 3.2 The provider must follow the EYFS and have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are in line with local guidance and procedures for responding to and reporting suspected or actual abuse and neglect. A lead practitioner must take responsibility responsible for safeguarding and all background checks of Contracted staff must have training to identify signs and will provide evidence of abuse due diligence and neglectclear evidence of our safer recruiting measures. • Clients shall provide any additional information regarding risk assessments where home tuition or residential tuition has been requested. The provider must Contractor adheres to a lone working policy (on our website) Contract staff shall notify their line manager of their attendance to a school or property each time the tuition takes place. • Where a safeguarding check is required due to a new home visit, the Contracted may request that a Client staff member accompany a ‘new’ tutor to the home in the first instance to ensure safeguarding checks have regard to Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. 3.3 been done. In line addition, the Client shall ascertain the program of delivery including where tuition will take place and supervision of a competent adult (in the home) at all times tuition is taking place. • There is an additional charge for a safeguarding check made by ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ Education Ltd. This is agreed in advance with the settings safeguarding children policy Client. • By prior agreement our tutors/teachers will deliver one to one and procedures, if an allegation one to two student/pupil provision (up to two students per teacher) in our teaching centre; this is made against the owner, manager or any other employee/volunteer by agreement of hours booked. Additional students are charged at 50% of the setting (including office/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid or unpaid, FEE/FEET funding may be withdrawn by SCC. This is dependent charge per hour as outlined on the outcome of the investigation into the allegation, and whether the setting has breached the conditions of the Provider Agreement. The setting must comply with the advice of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and any compliance and welfare notices issued by Ofsted and inform the SCC Education Safeguarding team, of any action taken to safeguard the children in their careAppendix 1. 3.4 If the provider fails to comply, the process for termination and withdrawal of funding will be followed.

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC 5.1 The local authority has overarching responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in their area. In Surrey we work They have a number of statutory functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children Acts which make this clear, and the ‘Working Together to the Surrey Safeguarding Safeguard Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (’ 2018 guidance sets these out in detail. ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) which include a number /government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_da ta/file/779401/Working_Together_to_Safeguard-Children.pdf 5.2 Providers are expected to comply with the requirements of statutory functions under the 1989 Local Children’s Safeguarding Board, this includes completing and 2004 Children Acts, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) submitting the Annual Safeguarding Audit and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free the subsequent completion of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), What an action plan to do if you are worried a child is being abused 2015, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020 legislationaddress any issues raised by that audit. 3.2 5.3 Where the local authority has significant concerns about the safeguarding practices in a setting or childminding agency, funding to the setting or childminding agency may be suspended until the Local Authority are satisfied the identified issues have been addressed and the children are safe. 5.4 The provider must follow the EYFS and have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are in line with local guidance and procedures for responding to and reporting suspected or actual abuse and neglect. A lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding and all staff must have training to identify signs of abuse and neglect. The provider must have regard to ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018Children’ 2018 guidance. 3.3 In line with 5.5 It is the settings safeguarding children policy and procedures, if an allegation is made against the owner, manager or any other employee/volunteer responsibility of the setting (including office/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid or unpaid, FEE/FEET funding may be withdrawn by SCCchildminding agency to ensure childminders registered with them are fully compliant with local safeguarding arrangements and training requirements. This includes ensuring the childminding agency submits the annual Safeguarding Audit for each childminder in the South Gloucestershire Local Authority area registered with them. 5.6 It is dependent on the outcome responsibility of the investigation into the allegation, and whether the setting has breached the conditions of the Provider Agreement. The setting must comply with the advice of childminding agency to inform the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and any compliance and welfare notices issued by Ofsted and inform the SCC Education Safeguarding team, of any action taken safeguarding concerns which may lead to safeguard childminders registered with the children in their care. 3.4 If agency being considered a risk to children. This will enable the provider fails Local Authority to comply, consider the process for termination and withdrawal appropriateness of funding will be followedand continued placement of children with the childminder.

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC NNC has overarching responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in their area. In Surrey we work to the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) which include They have a number of statutory functions under the 1989 1989, 2004, 2016 Children Acts which make this clear, and 2004 Children Acts, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), What ‘Working together to do if you are worried a child is being abused 2015, Working Together to Safeguard Children safeguard children’ 2018 guidance and Keeping Children Safe sets these out in Education 2020 legislationdetail. 3.2 7.1 The provider Provider will ensure their employees are suitable for working with children, are recruited in line with a Safe Recruitment policy, ensuring that all those involved in the appointment of staff have undertaken safer recruitment training. 7.2 The Provider must follow the Safeguarding, EYFS and Ofsted guidance, and have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are in line with local guidance and procedures for responding to and reporting suspected or actual abuse and neglect. A designated safeguarding lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding and all staff must have training to identify signs of abuse and neglect. The provider Provider must have regard to ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018safeguard Children’ 2018 guidance. In addition, the Provider will:  Take all necessary steps to procure and obtain enhanced disclosures from the DBS and subsequent registration with the update service in accordance with the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 and the safeguarding requirements before the Provider engages the potential staff or persons in the provision  Forward to the Designated Officer, the results of the checks referred to in the above clauses, where there is a conviction or other issue of concern to the Provider  Ensure that no person who discloses any convictions upon being questioned about their convictions or who is found to have any convictions following receipt of enhanced disclosures from the DBS or who fails to obtain enhanced disclosures from the DBS upon request by the Provider is employed  Make a referral to the Disclosure and Barring Service where a member of staff is dismissed where they have harmed a child or put a child at risk of harm  Make sure systems are in place for managing allegations made against adults working with children  Ensure that the Designated Officer is kept advised at all times of any member of staff who, subsequent to his/her commencement of employment as a member of the Provider’s staff receives a conviction or whose previous convictions become known to the Provider  Identify a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in the event of the Safeguarding Lead being absent  Make sure that training is available to all staff with minimum 2 yearly updates in line with Northamptonshire Local Children’s Safeguarding Partnership (NCSP) requirements 7.3 The Providers must upon request provide NNC with a copy of their safeguarding policy and ensure that it is comprehensive, up to date and complies with all relevant legislation and codes of practice. 3.3 In line with 7.4 The Provider must keep an up to date Single Central Record (SCR) or Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) log for all staff/workforce, made available upon request. 7.5 Further to the settings safeguarding children policy and proceduresrequirements above, if an allegation is made against the ownerProvider fails to comply in hiring, manager employing or any other employee/volunteer of the setting engaging staff (including office/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid or unpaid, FEE/FEET funding may be withdrawn by SCC. This is dependent on the outcome of the investigation into the allegation, and whether the setting has breached the conditions of the Provider Agreement. The setting must comply with the advice of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADOany volunteers) and any compliance and welfare notices issued by Ofsted and inform the SCC Education Safeguarding team, of any action taken to safeguard the children in their care. 3.4 If the provider fails to comply, rectify this breach within the process for termination and withdrawal period of funding time specified by NNC then NNC will be followedentitled to terminate this Agreement without notice.

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC has overarching All education providers must ensure that they have effective systems in place to keep learners safe by creating a safe learning environment, identifying where there are child welfare concerns and taking action to address them, where appropriate, in partnership with other agencies and through the development of children’s understanding, awareness and resilience through the curriculum The following accountabilities have been drafted to reflect the requirements that are set out in the Welsh Government Guidance “Keeping Learners Safe” (KLS) 158/2015 January 2015  Ensure that an appropriate senior officer is designated to have lead responsibility for discharging its safeguarding duties in education, with a particular focus on child protection  Allocate resources to support the work of the South East Wales Safeguarding Children Board (SEWSCB)  Ensuring senior officers represent the authority on the SEWSCB and promoting that the authority makes an effective contribution to planning coordinated services to meet the needs of children  Work with other agencies to put in place and support effective partnership working  Allocate resources to enable the authority and maintained schools to discharge their responsibilities for safeguarding children satisfactorily  Effective liaison with the appropriate diocesan authorities in respect of arrangements for aided schools in the area  Monitor the compliance of maintained schools with KLS guidance, and bring any deficiencies to the attention of the governing body of the school, advising upon the action needed to remedy them  Resolve inter-agency problems as soon as they are identified  Play a full part in child practice reviews, review, revise procedures where appropriate, and disseminate information about relevant findings.  Ensure that safeguarding training which meets SEWSCB standard is delivered to all staff and available for governors.  Maintain a record known as the safeguarding matrix to include KLS minimum data  Provide model policies for child protection for schools in line with relevant guidance  Oversee the management of allegations of abuse and liaise with relevant agencies  Meet with schools Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL’s) on a termly basis  Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children who have not been allocated a school place, home educated or are excluded from school, including those being educated in pupil referral units, alternative provision or via the home tuition service  Have in place arrangements for overseeing allegations of abuse against members of staff in the authority and young people schools in their area. In Surrey we work line with Safeguarding in Education: Handling Allegations of Abuse against School Staff (009/2014)  Work with schools and SEWSCB partner agencies to ensure that allegations are dealt with quickly, fairly and consistently, and that appropriate referrals are made to the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) which include a number of statutory functions under the 1989 DBS and 2004 Children Acts, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), What to do if you EWC  Governing bodies are worried a child is being abused 2015, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020 legislation. 3.2 The provider must follow the EYFS and have clear safeguarding accountable for ensuring effective policies and procedures are in place to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in accordance with relevant guidance, and monitoring its compliance with them.  Appoint a designated governor for child protection and safeguarding  Governing bodies should ensure that the child protection policy and procedures are in accordance with local authority guidance and locally agreed interagency procedures that are inclusive of service that extend beyond the school day, reviewed at last annually, made available to parents or carers on request and provided in line a format appropriate to the understanding of all children.  Review the safeguarding data at on a termly basis to ensure compliance with local guidance safeguarding requirements to include training safe recruitment and procedures for responding to and reporting suspected or actual abuse and neglect. A lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding and policy adoption  Ensure that all staff must have and volunteers undertake appropriate timely child protection training which is kept up to identify signs date with refresher training  Ensure that the Chair of abuse Governors and neglectthe Designated Safeguarding Governor attend safeguarding training. The provider must have regard to Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. 3.3 In line with  Consider attendance of full governing body training on child protection  Ensure that any deficiencies in child protection are rectified  Observe the settings safeguarding children policy statutory child protection processes and procedures, if an allegation is made against the owner, manager or any other employee/volunteer of the setting (including office/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid or unpaid, FEE/FEET funding may be withdrawn by SCC. This is dependent on the outcome of the investigation into the allegation, and whether the setting has breached the conditions of the Provider Agreement. The setting must comply with the advice of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and any compliance and welfare notices issued by Ofsted and inform the SCC Education Safeguarding team, of any action taken to safeguard the children in their care. 3.4 If the provider fails to comply, the process for termination and withdrawal of funding will be followed.

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC has overarching responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in their area. In Surrey we work to the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) which include a number of statutory functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children Acts, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), What to do if you are worried a child is being abused 2015, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020 legislation. 3.2 The provider must follow the EYFS and have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are in line with local guidance and procedures for responding to and reporting suspected or actual abuse and neglect. A lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding and all staff must have training to identify signs of abuse and neglect. The provider must have regard to Working Together to Safeguard Children 20182018 and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2021. 3.3 In line with the settings setting’s safeguarding children policy and procedures, if an allegation is made against the owner, manager or any other employee/volunteer of the setting (including office/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid or unpaid, FEE/FEET funding may be withdrawn by SCC. This is dependent on the outcome of the investigation into the allegation, and whether the setting has breached the conditions of the Provider Agreement. The setting must comply with the advice of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and any compliance and welfare notices issued by Ofsted and inform the SCC Education Safeguarding team, of any action taken to safeguard the children in their care. 3.4 If the provider fails to comply, the process for termination and withdrawal of funding will be followed.

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC WNC has overarching responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in their area. In Surrey we work to the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) which include They have a number of statutory functions under the 1989 1989, 2004, 2016 Children Acts which make this clear, and 2004 Children Acts, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), What ‘Working together to do if you are worried a child is being abused 2015, Working Together to Safeguard Children safeguard children’ 2018 guidance and Keeping Children Safe sets these out in Education 2020 legislationdetail. 3.2 7.1 The provider Provider will ensure their employees are suitable for working with children, are recruited in line with a Safe Recruitment policy, ensuring that all those involved in the appointment of staff have undertaken safer recruitment training. 7.2 The Provider must follow the Safeguarding, EYFS and Ofsted guidance, and have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are in line with local guidance and procedures for responding to and reporting suspected or actual abuse and neglect. A designated safeguarding lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding and all staff must have training to identify signs of abuse and neglect. The provider Provider must have regard to ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018safeguard Children’ 2018 guidance. In addition, the Provider will:  Take all necessary steps to procure and obtain enhanced disclosures from the DBS and subsequent registration with the update service in accordance with the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 and the safeguarding requirements before the Provider engages the potential staff or persons in the provision  Forward to the Designated Officer, the results of the checks referred to in the above clauses, where there is a conviction or other issue of concern to the Provider  Ensure that no person who discloses any convictions upon being questioned about their convictions or who is found to have any convictions following receipt of enhanced disclosures from the DBS or who fails to obtain enhanced disclosures from the DBS upon request by the Provider is employed  Make a referral to the Disclosure and Barring Service where a member of staff is dismissed where they have harmed a child or put a child at risk of harm  Make sure systems are in place for managing allegations made against adults working with children  Ensure that the Designated Officer is kept advised at all times of any member of staff who, subsequent to his/her commencement of employment as a member of the Provider’s staff receives a conviction or whose previous convictions become known to the Provider  Identify a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in the event of the Safeguarding Lead being absent  Make sure that training is available to all staff with minimum 2 yearly updates in line with Northamptonshire Local Children’s Safeguarding Partnership (NCSP) requirements 7.3 The Providers must upon request provide WNC with a copy of their safeguarding policy and ensure that it is comprehensive, up to date and complies with all relevant legislation and codes of practice. 3.3 In line with 7.4 The Provider must keep an up to date Single Central Record (SCR) or Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) log for all staff/workforce, made available upon request. 7.5 Further to the settings safeguarding children policy and proceduresrequirements above, if an allegation is made against the ownerProvider fails to comply in hiring, manager employing or any other employee/volunteer of the setting engaging staff (including office/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid or unpaid, FEE/FEET funding may be withdrawn by SCC. This is dependent on the outcome of the investigation into the allegation, and whether the setting has breached the conditions of the Provider Agreement. The setting must comply with the advice of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADOany volunteers) and any compliance and welfare notices issued by Ofsted and inform the SCC Education Safeguarding team, of any action taken to safeguard the children in their care. 3.4 If the provider fails to comply, rectify this breach within the process for termination and withdrawal period of funding time specified by WNC then WNC will be followedentitled to terminate this Agreement without notice.

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC 8.10.1 The provider will be required to have in place safeguarding arrangements that reflect the importance of safeguarding and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, including: • A clear line of accountability for the provision of services designed to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. • A culture of listening to children and parents taking account of their wishes and feelings, both in individual decisions and the development of services. • Clear whistleblowing procedures which are regularly reviewed as well as a culture that enables issues about safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults to be addressed. • Arrangements which set out clearly the processes for sharing information, with other professionals in compliance with Working Together and Greenwich Safeguarding Children Board (GSCB) guidance and procedures. • A designated named person / s for safeguarding. Their role is to support other professionals in the service to recognise the needs of children and they should be given sufficient time, supervision and support to fulfil their responsibilities effectively. • Safe recruitment practices for individuals whom the organisation will permit to work regularly with children and vulnerable adults. • New staff should receive a comprehensive induction to the service which has overarching responsibility a safeguarding focus and all staff to take part in safeguarding training that is appropriate to their role, this include volunteers. • The provider will make sure that their staff are competent to carry out their responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. • The Provider will have in place Did Not Attend Guidelines / Contact Policies and Procedures to help staff follow up those children and young people in their areafamilies who do not attend appointments or fail to engage. In Surrey we work to the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) which include a number of statutory functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children Acts• Clear policies, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), What to do if you are worried a child is being abused 2015, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020 legislation. 3.2 The provider must follow the EYFS and have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are in line with local those from the GSCB for dealing with allegations against people who work with children, must be in place and regularly reviewed. Such policies should make a clear distinction between an allegation, a concern about the quality of care or practice or a complaint. An allegation may relate to a person who works with children who has: o behaved in a way that has harmed a child, or may have harmed a child; o possibly committed a criminal offence against or related to a child; or o behaved towards a child or children in a way that indicates they may pose a risk of harm to children. 8.10.2 The Provider will ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities to take action to keep children and adults safe. This includes carrying out their duties in a way that is consistent with legislation, national guidance and procedures for responding the Greenwich Safeguarding Children Board and Safeguarding Adults Board Procedures. 8.10.3 The Provider will ensure all relevant staff are able to participate fully in safeguarding meetings, protection planning and reporting suspected or actual abuse and neglect. A lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding and core groups. 8.10.4 The Provider will ensure all staff must have training to identify signs are kept informed of abuse the outcomes of Serious Case Reviews and neglect. The provider must have regard to Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018Learning Reviews and will implement recommendations as required. 3.3 In line with the settings 8.10.5 The Provider will undertake yearly safeguarding children policy and procedures, if an allegation is made against the owner, manager or any other employee/volunteer of the setting (including office/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid or unpaid, FEE/FEET funding may be withdrawn by SCC. This is dependent on the outcome of the investigation into the allegation, and whether the setting has breached the conditions of the Provider Agreement. The setting must audits to demonstrate that they comply with the advice of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and any compliance and welfare notices issued by Ofsted and inform the SCC Education Safeguarding team, of any action taken to safeguard the children in their carearrangements set out above. 3.4 If the provider fails to comply, the process for termination and withdrawal of funding will be followed.

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC ‌ 5.1. BFC has overarching responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in their areathe Borough. In Surrey we work to the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) which include BFC have a number of statutory functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children ActsActs which make this clear, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), What to do if you are worried a child is being abused 2015, ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 guidance and Keeping Children Safe ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ sets these out in Education 2020 legislationdetail. All procedures can be accessed on the Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board Website3. 3.2 The provider 5.2. Providers must follow the EYFS Statutory Framework and have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are in line with local guidance and procedures for responding to and reporting suspected or actual abuse and neglect. A lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding and all staff must have training to identify signs of abuse and neglect. 5.3. The provider must have regard to Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. 3.3 In line with the settings safeguarding children policy and procedures, if an allegation is made against the owner, manager or any other employee/volunteer of the setting (including office/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid or unpaid, FEE/FEET funding may be withdrawn by SCC. This is dependent on the outcome of the investigation into the allegation, and whether the setting has breached the conditions of the Provider Agreement. The setting must comply with the advice of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) occupies a statutory role that is underpinned by The Children Act 2004, The Education Act 2002, and any compliance Working Together 2018, all of which place duties on organisations to safeguard and promote the welfare notices issued by Ofsted of children. The LADO manages all of the allegations that are made against persons working with children, this includes paid and inform the SCC Education Safeguarding teamunpaid workers, full time, part time, agency and volunteers. The LADO allegations procedure applies whenever there is an allegation or concern that a person who works with children has: • Behaved in a way that has harmed a child or may have harmed a child, • Has possibly committed a criminal offence against or related to a child, • Has behaved towards a child or children that indicates he or she may pose a risk of harm to children. If you observe or are made aware of any action taken concerns about a person who is working with young people then you should make your designated safeguarding lead at work aware, and either they (or yourself if they are not available) have a duty to safeguard refer these concerns onto the children LADO within one working day. Concerns may be around a person’s current role, historical allegations that you have become aware of, or something in relation to their carepersonal lives. The LADO is available to discuss any concerns that you may have and will then assess what the next steps needs to be and provide you with support around any safeguarding actions. The LADO can be contacted on 01344 351572 or at LADO@bracknell- ▇▇▇▇▇▇. 3.4 If the provider fails to comply, the process for termination and withdrawal of funding will be followed▇▇▇.▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment _data/file/779401/Working_Together_to_Safeguard-Children.pdf 3 ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/berks/bracknell/

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC 5.1. BFC has overarching responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in their areathe Borough. In Surrey we work to the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) which include BFC have a number of statutory functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children ActsActs which make this clear, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), What to do if you are worried a child is being abused 2015, ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 guidance and Keeping ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ sets these out in detail. All procedures can be accessed on the Bracknell Forest Local Safeguarding Children Safe in Education 2020 legislationBoard Website3. 3.2 The provider 5.2. Providers must follow the EYFS and have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are in line with local guidance and procedures for responding to and reporting suspected or actual abuse and neglect. A lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding and all staff must have training to identify signs of abuse and neglect. 5.3. The provider must have regard to Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. 3.3 In line with the settings safeguarding children policy and procedures, if an allegation is made against the owner, manager or any other employee/volunteer of the setting (including office/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid or unpaid, FEE/FEET funding may be withdrawn by SCC. This is dependent on the outcome of the investigation into the allegation, and whether the setting has breached the conditions of the Provider Agreement. The setting must comply with the advice of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) occupies a statutory role that is underpinned by The Children Act 2004, The Education Act 2002, and any compliance Working Together 2018, all of which place duties on organisations to safeguard and promote the welfare notices issued by Ofsted of children. The LADO manages all of the allegations that are made against persons working with children, this includes paid and inform the SCC Education Safeguarding teamunpaid workers, full time, part time, agency and volunteers. The LADO allegations procedure applies whenever there is an allegation or concern that a person who works with children has: • Behaved in a way that has harmed a child or may have harmed a child, • Has possibly committed a criminal offence against or related to a child, • Has behaved towards a child or children that indicates he or she may pose a risk of harm to children. If you observe or are made aware of any action taken concerns about a person who is working with young people then you should make your designated safeguarding lead at work aware, and either they (or yourself if they are not available) have a duty to safeguard refer these concerns onto the children LADO within one working day. Concerns may be around a person’s current role, historical allegations that you have become aware of, or something in relation to their carepersonal lives. The LADO is available to discuss any concerns that you may have and will then assess what the next steps needs to be and provide you with support around any safeguarding actions. The LADO can be contacted on 01344 351572 or at LADO@bracknell- ▇▇▇▇▇▇. 3.4 If the provider fails to comply, the process for termination and withdrawal of funding will be followed▇▇▇.▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment _data/file/779401/Working_Together_to_Safeguard-Children.pdf 3 ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/berks/bracknell/

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC has overarching responsibility 10.1. The Provider shall make arrangements for ensuring that the Services pursuant to this agreement are provided with a view to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in their areareceiving education or training. In Surrey we work to doing so, the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) which include a number of statutory functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children Acts, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), What to do if you are worried a child is being abused 2015, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020 legislation. 3.2 The provider must follow the EYFS and have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are in line with local guidance and procedures for responding to and reporting suspected or actual abuse and neglect. A lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding and all staff must have training to identify signs of abuse and neglect. The provider must Provider shall have regard to Working Together any guidance published, from time to Safeguard Children 2018time, by the Secretary of State for Education, which sets out the expectations in relation to safeguarding practice within schools. References to ‘must’ in any such guidance shall be treated as ‘should’ for the purposes of this agreement, save for any references to legal requirements arising from the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 in respect of referrals to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Failure to do so may constitute a Serious Breach. 3.3 In line 10.2. The Provider must carry out appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service checks on all applicants, including relevant checks for those from outside the UK, for employment where such applicants would be employed to work in regulated activity relating to children or vulnerable adults (as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) if successful, and must seek additional information about an applicant’s conduct. The Provider must carry out all such checks and obtain the results prior to any Staff being engaged in regulated activity relating to children and vulnerable adults. 10.3. The Provider shall not employ or engage, or continue to employ or engage, any person who is subject to a prohibition order made under section 141B of the Education Act 2002 to carry out teaching work (as defined in regulation 3 of the Teachers’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012) without written agreement from the NIoT’s Authorised Representative. 10.4. If the Provider enters into any Sub-Agreements in respect of the delivery of the Services pursuant to this agreement it shall include provisions equivalent to this clause 10 in its agreement with the settings safeguarding children policy and procedures, if an allegation is made against the owner, manager or any other employee/volunteer of the setting (including office/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid or unpaid, FEE/FEET funding may relevant Sub-Contractor. 10.5. The Provider must be withdrawn by SCC. This is dependent on the outcome of the investigation into the allegationable to demonstrate that it, and whether the setting has breached the conditions any Sub-Contractors, have robust record-keeping procedures in respect of safeguarding through checks on recordkeeping undertaken. 10.6. A breach by the Provider Agreement. The setting must comply with the advice and/or its Sub-Contractors of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and any compliance and welfare notices issued by Ofsted and inform the SCC Education Safeguarding team, of any action taken to safeguard the children in their carethis clause 10 constitutes a Serious Breach. 3.4 If the provider fails to comply, the process for termination and withdrawal of funding will be followed.

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC has overarching All education providers must ensure that they have effective systems in place to keep learners safe by creating a safe learning environment, identifying where there are child welfare concerns and taking action to address them, where appropriate, in partnership with other agencies and through the development of children’s understanding, awareness and resilience through the curriculum. The following accountabilities have been drafted to reflect the requirements that are set out in the Welsh Government Guidance “Keeping Learners Safe” (KLS) 158/2015 January 2015.  Ensure that an appropriate senior officer is designated to have lead responsibility for discharging its safeguarding duties in education, with a particular focus on child protection  Allocate resources to support the work of the South East Wales Safeguarding Children Board (SEWSCB)  Ensuring senior officers represent the authority on the SEWSCB and promoting that the authority makes an effective contribution to planning coordinated services to meet the needs of children  Schools are accountable for ensuring effective policies and procedures are in place to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children in accordance with relevant guidance, and young people monitoring its compliance with them  Appoint a designated governor for child protection and safeguarding  Schools should ensure that the child protection policy and procedures are in accordance with local authority guidance and locally agreed interagency procedures that are inclusive of service that extend beyond the school day, reviewed at last annually, made available to parents or carers on request and  Work with other agencies to put in place and support effective partnership working  Allocate resources to enable the authority and maintained schools to discharge their area. In Surrey we work responsibilities for safeguarding children satisfactorily  Effective liaison with the appropriate diocesan authorities in respect of arrangements for aided schools in the area  Monitor the compliance of maintained schools with KLS guidance, and bring any deficiencies to the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) attention of the governing body of the school, advising upon the action needed to remedy them  Resolve inter-agency problems as soon as they are identified  Play a full part in child practice reviews, review, revise procedures where appropriate, and disseminate information about relevant findings  Ensure that safeguarding training which meets SEWSCB standard is delivered to all staff and available for governors.  Maintain a record known as the safeguarding matrix to include a number of statutory functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children Acts, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), What to do if you are worried a KLS minimum data  Provide model policies for child is being abused 2015, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020 legislation. 3.2 The provider must follow the EYFS and have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are protection for schools in line with local relevant guidance and procedures for responding to and reporting suspected or actual abuse and neglect. A lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding and all staff must have training to identify signs  Oversee the management of allegations of abuse and neglectliaise with relevant agencies  Meet with schools Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL’s) on a termly basis  Safeguard and promote the welfare of children who have not been allocated a school place, home educated or are excluded from school, including those being educated in pupil referral units, alternative provision or via the home tuition service provided in a format appropriate to the understanding of all children  Review the safeguarding data on a termly basis to ensure compliance with safeguarding requirements to include training safe recruitment and policy adoption  Ensure that all staff and volunteers undertake appropriate timely child protection training which is kept up to date with refresher training  Ensure that the Chair of Governors and the Designated Safeguarding Governor attend safeguarding training. The provider must have regard to Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. 3.3 In  Consider attendance of full governing body training on child protection  Ensure that any deficiencies in child protection are rectified  Observe the statutory child protection processes and procedures  Have in place arrangements for overseeing allegations of abuse against members of staff in the authority and schools in line with the settings safeguarding children policy Safeguarding in Education: Handling Allegations of Abuse against School Staff (009/2014)  Work with schools and proceduresSEWSCB partner agencies to ensure that allegations are dealt with quickly, if an allegation is made against the owner, manager or any other employee/volunteer of the setting (including office/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid or unpaid, FEE/FEET funding may be withdrawn by SCC. This is dependent on the outcome of the investigation into the allegationfairly and consistently, and whether that appropriate referrals are made to the setting has breached the conditions of the Provider Agreement. The setting must comply with the advice of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) DBS and any compliance and welfare notices issued by Ofsted and inform the SCC Education Safeguarding team, of any action taken to safeguard the children in their care. 3.4 If the provider fails to comply, the process for termination and withdrawal of funding will be followed.EWC