POLICIES & PROCEDURES I NVOLVING CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE IN COMMISSIONING (T OOLKIT )

INTRODUCTION Definitions Policies & Procedures Group-work Procedures to protect Children & Young People Conclusion

DEFINITIONS “Company policies are the rules of the organisation. Procedure is the way those rules are carried out.” (Definition: From A Young Person, Northamptonshire 2009) What Policies & Procedures can you think of?

POLICIES & PROCEDURES Child Protection Equal Opportunities Data Protection Grievance/Complaints Employment Health & Safety/Environment Public Liability/Employers Liability Insurance Confidentiality What do these actually mean?

Exercise 1: Polices & Procedures GROUPWORK Using the cards provided, please match up the policies and its definition/purpose Feedback into the larger group What policies do you feel are important and relevant when working with Children & Young People?

PROCEDURES TO PROTECT CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE Environment is risk assessed and managed Employer’s Liability and Public Liability Insurance obtained Activities properly planned and organised. Appropriate licences are held for activities. Risk assessments for overseas trips/youth activities

PROCEDURES TO PROTECT CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE Transport has appropriate safety measures Internet access is safeguarded CRBs are in place Staff training is paramount: understanding government agendas/policies & procedures/training with regards to the aforementioned

CONCLUSION When commissioning out services on behalf of your organisation, providers must ensure they have the aforementioned in place Providers must adhere to your organisations code of practice Evidence must be provided through the procurement process and throughout the duration of the contract

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Created by: Helen Devine BA HONS; MCIPS Northamptonshire County Council Youth & Commissioning Service