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Safeguarding Policy

Effective/Last Updated: 09/09/2025

Delusiodoodle is committed to creating emotionally safe, inclusive environments where all participants – especially children, vulnerable adults, and neurodivergent individuals – are protected from harm, abuse, and neglect.

Statement of Commitment

We believe that everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, and supported. Delusiodoodle will take all reasonable steps to prevent harm and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns across all workshops, events, and digital interactions.​

Scope

This policy applies to:

  • All Delusiodoodle activities, including workshops, exhibitions, and online sessions

  • All staff, volunteers, facilitators, and collaborators

  • All participants, including children, vulnerable adults, and carers

Definitions

We follow UK safeguarding definitions, including:

  • Child: Anyone under 18

  • Vulnerable adult: A person aged 18+ who may be unable to protect themselves from harm due to age, disability, illness or circumstance

  • Abuse: Includes physical, emotional, sexual, financial abuse, neglect, discrimination, and self-neglect

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Safeguarding Lead: The Creator (Samantha Laslett) is the designated safeguarding lead

  • Volunteers/Facilitators: Must follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns immediately

  • Participants: Encouraged to speak up if they feel unsafe or witness concerning behaviour

Procedures

  • All safeguarding concerns must be reported to the Safeguarding Lead within 24 hours

  • Concerns will be documented and, if necessary, escalated to local safeguarding boards or emergency services

  • In borough-specific venues, Delusiodoodle will follow local safeguarding protocols and liaise with venue safeguarding officers

  • Emergency contacts and support resources will be available at each event

Data & Confidentiality

  • Personal information related to safeguarding is stored securely on a password-protected laptop or in a locked file cabinet

  • Only the Creator has access unless sharing is required for safeguarding purposes

  • Information is shared strictly on a need-to-know basis and in line with UK GDPR

Training & Contracts

  • All future volunteers and facilitators will sign a contract agreeing to uphold Delusiodoodle’s safeguarding, data protection, and accessibility policies

  • Basic safeguarding awareness training will be provided or signposted before engagement, if applicable

Review & Adaptation

  • This policy is reviewed annually or after any safeguarding incident

  • Borough-specific adaptations will be made in collaboration with venue staff and local safeguarding boards

Reporting & Contact

To report a safeguarding concern or request support, contact: delusiodoodleldn@outlook.com. Or speak directly to the Safeguarding Lead at any event

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