Safeguarding & Policies

Organisation Objectives

​To act as a resource for young people, especially but not exclusively those aged 16 to 24 living in South London, by providing advice, assistance, and access to facilities, creative spaces, and structured programmes of physical, educational, and creative activities as a means of:

 

• Advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities, and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature, and responsible individuals;

• Advancing education through workshops, training, and mentoring in sports, arts, media, and entertainment, including the pre-production, production, and post-production of creative content;

• Providing recreational and leisure-time activities in the interests of social welfare for people living in the area of benefit who have need by reason of their youth with a view to improving their conditions of life.Blueprint Plaza Safeguarding Policy
   

Our Commitment

Blueprint Plaza is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults who engage in our programmes and activities. We believe that everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, and valued. Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do, from football and creative arts to media and music projects.
 

Our Principles

• The welfare of children and young people is our top priority.

• All children, regardless of age, disability, gender, racial heritage, religious belief, sexual orientation, or identity, have the right to equal protection from harm.

• Safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone involved in Blueprint Plaza, including staff, volunteers, and trustees.

• We work in partnership with children, young people, their families, and other agencies to promote a safe environment.
   

Safeguarding Leads

To ensure safeguarding is managed effectively, Blueprint Plaza has identified the following safeguarding leads:
 

• Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Project Coordinator

• Deputy Safeguarding Lead: Youth Worker

• Safeguarding Trustee Lead: A member of the Board of Trustees

• Volunteer Safeguarding Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
   

These individuals are responsible for ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed, responding to concerns, and promoting a safe culture across our organisation.
 

What We Do

• Carry out background checks (DBS) and safeguarding training for all staff and volunteers.

• Provide clear codes of conduct for staff, volunteers, and participants.

• Ensure that activities are risk assessed and delivered in safe environments.

• Encourage young people to speak out if they feel uncomfortable or unsafe.

• Respond quickly and appropriately to any safeguarding concerns, following statutory guidance and local safeguarding procedures.
   

Raising a Concern

If you have a safeguarding concern relating to a child, young person, or vulnerable adult at Blueprint Plaza, please speak to one of our Safeguarding Leads. Concerns will be taken seriously and dealt with in confidence, following our safeguarding procedures.
 

Review

This policy will be reviewed annually by the Board of Trustees or sooner if legislation or best practice requires it.