Safeguarding

IDTA Safeguarding Statement

At the IDTA we are committed to the highest standard of safeguarding practice and recognise the welfare of children who come into contact with our association as our highest priority. We respond to all safeguarding concerns in a timely manner and work with external specialists to ensure all concerns are addressed effectively. We are keen to create a learning culture around safeguarding and strive to provide our members with resources to keep them up to date on good practice.

 

If you have any concerns about harm to a child, young person or an at-risk adult you should report your concerns to your local authority safeguarding team, the NSPCC or to the police.

If you report a concern to the IDTA we will record the report and notify our Designated Safeguarding Lead (as appropriate).

The IDTA will make thorough enquiry into all allegations of harm and abuse raised to us and as necessary will refer to the Local Authority Designated Officer or the police to undertake investigation.

It is a requirement of IDTA membership that all teachers will comply with any enquiry and consequent recommendations made by the IDTA to ensure best practice and the safety of all students. Resources, templates and information are provided for teachers on safeguarding in the Members Area.

Complaints about an IDTA member teacher should be made via the complaints process and any safeguarding element of that complaint will be reviewed and explored by the IDTA’s Designated Safeguarding Lead. Complaints should be sent to info@idta.co.uk. Complaints about IDTA services should use the IDTA complaints procedure. IDTA Guidance in Relation to the Public Interest Disclosure Act

 

Concerns about safeguarding at IDTA events or about IDTA teachers can be emailed directly to the IDTA designated safeguarding lead at safeguarding@idta.co.uk.

Please see below associated IDTA safeguarding polices.

All concerns about safeguarding are taken extremely seriously by the IDTA and concerns we receive will be shared with the appropriate authorities. This can be done confidentially and further information about this can be found within the IDTA’s guidance in relation to the public Interest Disclosure Act (whistleblowing).

For additional advice or information you can also contact:
NSPCC 0808 800 5000
Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111
Silverline on 0800 4 70 80 90

 

IDTA Procedures

Procedure for managing an allegation of harm to a child or adult at risk by a professional such as (but not exclusively) a member teacher, examiner, chaperone or IDTA staff member

IDTA procedural statement regarding allegations against IDTA members or IDTA staff regarding children’s safeguarding

IDTA procedural statement regarding allegations against IDTA members or IDTA staff regarding adult’s safeguarding

Safeguarding Adults IDTA Policy

Safeguarding Children IDTA Policy

IDTA Photography Policy

Policy and Procedures for dance teachers

Policies, templates and resources for IDTA member teachers can be found in the IDTA Members Area.

 

Articles

Safeguarding guidance for providers of activities, after-school clubs, tuition and other out-of-school settings – published by the UK Government

A parent and carer’s guide on the safeguarding arrangements you should expect from activity clubs, tutors and coaches – published by the UK Government