Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy
Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy
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Effective Date: October 2025M Dance Academy📧 mdanceacademy.uk@gmail.com | infomdanceacademy.uk@gmail.com📍 Based in East London (Woodford area)
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1. Introduction
M Dance Academy is committed to providing a safe, positive and inclusive environment for all children and young people.We recognise our responsibility to safeguard and protect all students from harm, abuse, or neglect while participating in our classes, workshops, or performances.
This policy applies to all staff, students, parents, and visitors involved with the Academy.
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2. Our Commitment
M Dance Academy will: • Promote the welfare, safety and wellbeing of every student. • Ensure that all staff understand their safeguarding responsibilities. • Follow national and local child protection guidance, including the Children Act 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018), and Keeping Children Safe in Out-of-School Settings (2020). • Respond promptly to any safeguarding concerns or allegations.
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3. The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)for the Academy is:
Academy Director & Instructor Email: mdanceacademy.uk@gmail.com
The DSL is responsible for handling all safeguarding and child protection concerns, maintaining appropriate records, and contacting external agencies when necessary.
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4. Recognising Abuse
Abuse can take many forms, including: • Physical abuse • Emotional abuse • Sexual abuse • Neglect • Bullying or online harm
All staff are trained to recognise the signs of abuse and know how to respond appropriately.
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5. Responding to Concerns
If any safeguarding concern arises: 1. The concern must be reported immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead. 2. The DSL will assess the situation and, if necessary, contact local authorities, social services, or the police. 3. All incidents will be recorded in a confidential Safeguarding Concern Form.
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6. Confidentiality
All safeguarding information will be handled with strict confidentiality.Information will only be shared with relevant authorities on a need-to-know basis, in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
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7. Safer Recruitment & Training • All instructors and assistants are required to hold an up-to-date Enhanced DBS check. • Safeguarding training is provided regularly to ensure awareness of current procedures. • References are checked before any new staff member begins working with children.
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8. Parental Involvement
M Dance Academy values open communication with parents and guardians.We encourage any concerns about a child’s welfare or wellbeing to be reported immediately.
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9. Review
This policy is reviewed annually or sooner if national guidance or Academy procedures change.
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10. Contact Information
For any safeguarding concerns or questions, please contact:📧 mdanceacademy.uk@gmail.com or infomdanceacademy.uk@gmail.com
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