{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003ESafeguards for young people with a disability or complex/additional needs are essentially the same as other young people. Particular attention should be paid to promoting a high level of awareness of the risks of harm and to high standards of practice and strengthening the ability of young people and families to help themselves.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EVolunteer line managers should ensure measures are in place to:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake it common practice to enable young people with a disability or complex/additional needs to make their wishes and feelings known in respect of their care and other matters\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure they have access to age appropriate information.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure that all young people with a disability or any additional/complex needs know how to raise concerns and give them access to an adult with whom they can communicate.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERecognise and utilise key sources of support including but not exclusively; staff in schools, friends and family members where appropriate;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEnsure that there is an explicit commitment to and understanding of each young person\u2019s safety and welfare and possible signposting opportunities\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDevelop a culture of openness and joint working with parents and carers;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEnsure all volunteers are aware of this policy and understand the requirements of good practice in intimate and personal care and the importance of strong safeguarding practice when working with young people with disabilities or additional needs.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you have any questions or concerns, make contact with the Safeguarding team:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESafeguarding Tel: 0208 433 7164\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESafeguarding Email: \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:safeguarding@scouts.org.uk\u0022 title=\u0022Email Scouts Safeguarding\u0022\u003Esafeguarding@scouts.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEmergency Out-Of-Hours Tel: 07977539630\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[]}],"config":null}]},"prev":{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/intimate-personal-care-policy-procedures/10-training-validation/","title":"10. 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