Child ProtectionChild ProtectionInterim Advice for Christmas Interim Advice for Christmas

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INTRODUCTION• A service to children & elderly• The Climate in Society has Changed• Demonstrate that we are being

responsible• Rotarians should plan• Provide a service to communities

that cannot be misrepresented

BACKGROUND• Code of Good Practice• Legislation changes 2002• Consultation with NSPCC• Checks with CRB may apply• Detailed guidance in Spring 2003• Christmas Rotary Clubs work with

children who are vulnerable

INTERIM ADVICEGENERAL ISSUES

• Have a policy• Provide training for employees and

members• Plan so that abuse is less likely to happen• Have a procedure for dealing with

allegations• Use a professional approach when

selecting volunteers or employees

AT CHRISTMAS• Additional Child Protection issues• Health and Safety regulations• Traffic regulations• Food hygiene regulations• Insurance

INTERIM ADVICESANTA

• Must be accompanied by at least one other AT ALL TIMES.

• No support? Santa MUST go off duty.

• Location, in VIEW OF PUBLIC on in “grotto”.

SANTA• Children should stand, never sit on

Santa’s knee• A seat can be placed alongside for

children• No “kissing” preferable to blow a kiss

WRONG

RIGHT

NEW REGULATIONS• In the future CRB checks likely•INTERIM PERIOD• Use Rotarians who have had CRB

checks• Complete Application Form• Rotarian with a background in child

protection matters should be used

• Use two adults for a single child• Appropriate child adult ratio• Wise organiser will err on the generous

side• Brief supervisors on their role• Mixed sex groups must have mixed sex

supervisors• Ensure parents are aware of your

arrangements

INTERIM ADVICEPANTOMINE OUTINGS

INTERIM ADVICE PARTIES

• Advice as per Panto Outings PLUS• No physical contact in Child / Adult

games• No single adult / single child activities• Check credentials of entertainers /

volunteers.