Child Protection

Stage2 operates very vigilant Child Protection measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children in our care and using our facilities.

• It is the policy of Stage2 to provide a safe and secure environment in which children can thrive and develop and where all aspects of their welfare will be protected.
• Stage2 will adopt good practice in safeguarding children.
• Any child using the services of Stage2 and anyone acting on behalf of such a child, may report to the management or the Stage2 Board about any aspect of the service they receive. (via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
• Any child using the services of Stage2 may disclose to a staff member any abuse they may be suffering elsewhere in their lives and permanent staff will receive training in Child Protection and how to be alert to signs of abuse. Staff will report any disclosures to the Director of Stage2. Stage2 will follow the company‚Äôs Child Protection Procedures in reporting and alerting other authorities.
• Any observed indications that a child may be suffering from abuse will immediately trigger Stage2 Child Protection Procedures. These procedures are consistent with the good practice guidelines of the Area Child Protection Committee.
• In recruiting staff, paid or voluntary, full-time or part-time, Stage2 will follow a systematic selection process designed to assess the applicant's suitability for the post and to work with children.
• Checks will be made to ensure that all the information provided by any potential member of staff of Stage2 is accurate and, within the limits of procedures available, staff will be checked for any offences they may have committed against children.
• No member of staff will be appointed to any position in Stage2 without two suitable references being provided and, if over 18, obtaining an enhanced CRB check. All referees must be persons who can comment on relevant and recent aspects of the applicant's work with children.
• All staff appointments to Stage2 will be subject to a probationary period during which they will receive close supervisory attention.
• Staff at all levels of the organisation will be offered, and encouraged to undertake, training on matters of Child Protection, and in appropriate circumstances this training will be compulsory.
• All members (particularly members of the mentoring team) and staff are encouraged to report to the Company Director any challenging or negative behavior to ensure Stage2 can implement its Protection Procedures as soon as possible