Aims of the Policy and Procedures

The aims of this manual are to:

• Ensure that concerns about abuse and neglect to children and Adults at Risk are reported promptly to the appropriate authorities;

• Offer guidance and support to employees and volunteers to assist them in recognising and responding to indicators of possible abuse or neglect of a child or Adult at Risk;

• Clarify the organisations role and responsibilities in protecting children from abuse and neglect and to ensure that its actions follow the Nottingham City Safeguarding Children Partnership (NCSCP) and Nottinghamshire Safeguarding Children Board (NSCP) Procedures. This policy and procedures are not a substitute for those procedures;

• Clarify the organisations role and responsibilities in protecting Adults at Risk from abuse and neglect and to ensure that its actions follow the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Safeguarding Adults Procedures and Guidance. This policy and procedures are not a substitute for those procedures.