The Young guide includes information on safeguarding policy and Person’s procedures which is easily understood and accessible. A record is maintained on a young file of any allegation of abuse person’s including details of any investigations, the outcome and any action taken. The Service Provider: maintains a register of all untoward events and serious incidents including missing episodes; demonstrates the effective management and outcome of any such incidents in line with agreed policy including referral to the Disclosure and Barring Service and/or the relevant professional body if appropriate; and adheres to HSC Trust and NIHE requirements for the formal notification of such incidents. Records indicate that appropriate Access NI checks have been completed as required. Records indicate that Hosts are notifying the Service Provider when a new person joins their household or an existing member of the household reaches the age for an Access NI check. This should include disclosure by Hosts to the Service Provider of any close associates or non-residing relative who may be unsuitable to have regular contact with children. Hosts and young people are aware of the expectations in terms of service’s appropriate and acceptable personal behaviour by adults towards young people and appropriate and acceptable behaviour by young people themselves. Placement records show that young people have been informed of the importance of and ways to promote personal safety and protection.
The Young Person’s guide includes information on safeguarding policy and procedures which is easily understood and accessible. A record is maintained on a young person’s file of any allegation of abuse including details of any investigations, the outcome and any action taken. The Service Provider: maintains a register of all untoward events and serious incidents including missing episodes; demonstrates the effective management and outcome of any such incidents in line with agreed policy including referral to the Disclosure and Barring Service and/or the relevant professional body if appropriate; and adheres to HSC Trust and NIHE requirements for the formal notification of such incidents. Records indicate that appropriate Access NI checks have been completed as required. Records indicate that Hosts are notifying the Service Provider when a new person joins their household or an existing member of the household reaches the age for an Access NI check. This should include disclosure by Hosts to the Service Provider of any close associates or non-residing relative who may be unsuitable to have regular contact with children. Hosts and young people are aware of the service’s expectations in terms of appropriate and acceptable personal behaviour by adults towards young people and appropriate and acceptable behaviour by young people themselves. Placement records show that young people have been informed of the importance of and ways to promote personal safety and protection.
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