Child Protection Policy

Responsibilities

Scottish Piper .net © will:

• Promote the health and welfare of children by providing opportunities for them to take part in the activities of Scottish Piper .net © safely.
• Respect and promote the rights, wishes and feelings of children.
• Promote and implement appropriate procedures to safeguard the well being of children and protect them from abuse.
• Require members to adopt and abide by this Child Protection Policy and these
Procedures.
• Respond to any allegations of misconduct or abuse of children in line with this Policy.

Principles

The welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility, particularly when it comes to protecting them from abuse. Children have a lot to gain from participation in Scottish Piper .net ©. It provides an excellent opportunity for them to learn new skills, become more confident and maximise their own unique potential.

This Policy and these Procedures are based on the following principles:
• The welfare of children is the primary concern.
• All children, whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, language, racial origin, socio-economic status, religious belief and/or sexual identity have the right to protection from abuse.
• It is everyone's responsibility to report any concerns about abuse.
• All incidents of alleged poor practice, misconduct and abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately.

Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children

This code of conduct details the types of practice required by all members of Scottish Piper .net © when in contact with children.

Scottish Piper .net © supports and requires the following good practice by members when in contact with children.

When working with children:
• Treat all children equally, with respect and dignity.
• Put the welfare of each child first before winning or achieving performance goals.
• Give enthusiastic and constructive feedback rather than negative criticism.