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Safeguarding and Child Protection

SCDA Safeguarding Policies and Codes of Conduct

SCDA believes that everyone has the right to live free from abuse, exploitation or neglect regardless of age, ability, sex, race, region, sexual orientation or gender status.

SCDA is committed to providing a positive and safe experience for everyone who is involved in our activities.  We have various policies and procedures to help us ensure that this commitment is met consistently.

On this page you will find links to the following policies and guidelines

Code of Conduct for All

This explains what you can expect from us and what we expect from everyone involved in an SCDA run event.

Equal Opportunities and Anti Bullying Policy

This sets out our commitment to making SCDA a safe and welcoming space for everyone, one that encourages participation in a nurturing and open space.

Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy

This explains our commitment to ensuring that children engaging with SCDA activities are protected from harm, abuse and exploitation.

Code of Conduct for Adults working with young people

Code of Conduct for Young People at SCDA run events

Protected Adults Policy

SCDA does not usually run activities aimed at protected adults.  To better understand how we will support an individual who may require additional support please refer to our Protected Adults policy.

How to respond to a disclosure of abuse or a suspicion of abuse or neglect