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ChoirFixer Limited recognises that the welfare of children and young people is paramount, and that Choirfixer Limited has a responsibility to to safeguard all children and young people, and to promote their welfare by a committment to practise which protects them.
All children and young people, regardless of age, disability, gender, racial heritage, belief, sexual orientation or identity, have the right to equal protection from all types of harm or abuse.
Working in partnership with children, young people, their parents, carers, schools and other agencies is essential in promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All children and young people, regardless of age, disability, gender, racial heritage, belief, sexual orientation or identity, have the right to equal protection from all types of harm or abuse.
Working in partnership with children, young people, their parents, carers, schools and other agencies is essential in promoting the welfare of children and young people.
SAFEGUARDING IN PARTNERSHIP
Where CHOIRFIXER LIMITED works with children and young people it is operating as a supplier to a client and, as such, expexts the client to provide a suitable Safeguarding Policy.
In recognition that safeguarding policies may differ between clients, where a suitable policy is provided CHOIRFIXER LIMITED commits to sharing the Safeguarding Policy with any person(s) engaged by or otherwise under the supervision of CHOIRFIXER LIMITED for the purposes of the activity, project, event or booking in question, and requiring said person(s) to confirm that they have read and fully understood the Safeguarding Policy before undertaking the work.
CHOIRFIXER LIMITED will not engage in work with a client where a suitable Safeguarding Policy can not be provided.
In recognition that safeguarding policies may differ between clients, where a suitable policy is provided CHOIRFIXER LIMITED commits to sharing the Safeguarding Policy with any person(s) engaged by or otherwise under the supervision of CHOIRFIXER LIMITED for the purposes of the activity, project, event or booking in question, and requiring said person(s) to confirm that they have read and fully understood the Safeguarding Policy before undertaking the work.
CHOIRFIXER LIMITED will not engage in work with a client where a suitable Safeguarding Policy can not be provided.
WHAT CONSTITUTES A SUITABLE SAFEGUARDING POLICY?
CHOIRFIXER LIMITED maintains that a suitable Safeguarding Policy should be consistent with the legal requirements and guidance of the country or region in which the activity is to take place.
Where the activity is online, delivered remotely, or involves international collaboration, then the UK Government advice on Safeguarding should be followed. You can find out about the latest guidance at gov.uk/safeguarding-children
Further information about UK Child Protection & Safeguarding, including helpful resources and tools for creating a Safeguarding Policy, can also be found on the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) website at nspcc.org.uk/safeguarding-child-protection
Where the activity is online, delivered remotely, or involves international collaboration, then the UK Government advice on Safeguarding should be followed. You can find out about the latest guidance at gov.uk/safeguarding-children
Further information about UK Child Protection & Safeguarding, including helpful resources and tools for creating a Safeguarding Policy, can also be found on the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) website at nspcc.org.uk/safeguarding-child-protection
PARENTAL CONSENT
CHOIRFIXER LIMITED is committed to the protection and privacy of your personal data and will not knowingly collect or store any personal data about children under the age of 18 without written consent from a parent or guardian or, in the case of working with a school or similar organisation, evidence that such written consent has been properly collected on behalf of CHOIRFIXER LIMITED.
Where consent is required for an activity or project, a suitable letter or document should be provided for parents or guardians to sign and date. Please feel free to use this template Consent Form created by CHOIRFIXER LIMITED.
Whenever personal data is collected it is processed in accordance with the Data Privacy Notice. Please read the Data Privacy Notice to find out about how your personal data may be processed and about your rights.
Where consent is required for an activity or project, a suitable letter or document should be provided for parents or guardians to sign and date. Please feel free to use this template Consent Form created by CHOIRFIXER LIMITED.
Whenever personal data is collected it is processed in accordance with the Data Privacy Notice. Please read the Data Privacy Notice to find out about how your personal data may be processed and about your rights.
DBS CHECKING
CHOIRFIXER LIMITED commits to ensuring that, where required, a DBS check for each person(s) engaged by or otherwise under the supervision of CHOIRFIXER LIMITED will be presented for inspection on request.
CHOIRFIXER LIMITED has assigned a Data Controller to ensure that the Data Privacy Notice is adhered to. The Data Controller is also DBS checked with a routine annual renewal.
CHOIRFIXER LIMITED has assigned a Data Controller to ensure that the Data Privacy Notice is adhered to. The Data Controller is also DBS checked with a routine annual renewal.
VIRTUAL CHOIRS & RECORDINGS
CHOIRFIXER LIMITED may need to collect and process the personal data of children and young people as part of a Virtual Choir Project or CD recording.
When a recording is made of a child, either in audio or video format, sensitive personal data is being stored and processed.
The name of a performer(s) and their voice part(s) may also be collected for later display in credits of a CD sleeve, or at the end of a Virtual Choir video.
When a recording is made of a child, either in audio or video format, sensitive personal data is being stored and processed.
The name of a performer(s) and their voice part(s) may also be collected for later display in credits of a CD sleeve, or at the end of a Virtual Choir video.
RECORDINGS - OUR COMMITTMENT
- CHOIRFIXER LIMITED will not keep recordings for longer than is necessary for the purpose of delivering the project or requirements of a booking.
- CHOIRFIXER LIMITED will store recordings securely whilst processing the data.
- CHOIRFIXER LIMITED will only retain recordings where such retention is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation, or in order to protect your vital interests or the vital interests of another natural person.
- CHOIRFIXER LIMITED will not share recordings with anyone outside of the editing team.
- CHOIRFIXER LIMITED will report any inappropriate recordings to the client, or dedicated Safeguarding Officer, and will not proceed to process any inapproprite material.
- CHOIRFIXER LIMITED will securely delete all recordings at the close of the project, including any back-up versions both online and offline, and any edited versions aside from the final MASTER to be delivered to the client.
- CHOIRFIXER LIMITED will store recordings securely whilst processing the data.
- CHOIRFIXER LIMITED will only retain recordings where such retention is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation, or in order to protect your vital interests or the vital interests of another natural person.
- CHOIRFIXER LIMITED will not share recordings with anyone outside of the editing team.
- CHOIRFIXER LIMITED will report any inappropriate recordings to the client, or dedicated Safeguarding Officer, and will not proceed to process any inapproprite material.
- CHOIRFIXER LIMITED will securely delete all recordings at the close of the project, including any back-up versions both online and offline, and any edited versions aside from the final MASTER to be delivered to the client.
RECORDINGS - YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- The CLIENT accepts that by sending recordings to CHOIRFIXER LIMITED they will be processed in accordance with the Data Privacy Policy
- The CLIENT will ensure recordings are made safely and in accordance with the Safeguarding Policy.
- The CLIENT will ensure that all participants in the project agree to dress fully and appropriately.
- The CLIENT will ensure that children and young people agree to use polite language and appropriate physical behaviour.
- The CLIENT will ensure that children and young people are supervised by a parent or guardian whilst recording.
- The CLIENT will ensure that recordings are made in appropriate locations. Recordings should not be made in the bedroom or bathroom of a child or young person.
- The CLIENT will ensure that recordings are only shared using the upload links provided.
- The CLIENT will ensure that parents take care that nothing in the recording could be deemed offensive or used to identify the child by name, or reveal where they live.
- The CLIENT will ensure recordings are made safely and in accordance with the Safeguarding Policy.
- The CLIENT will ensure that all participants in the project agree to dress fully and appropriately.
- The CLIENT will ensure that children and young people agree to use polite language and appropriate physical behaviour.
- The CLIENT will ensure that children and young people are supervised by a parent or guardian whilst recording.
- The CLIENT will ensure that recordings are made in appropriate locations. Recordings should not be made in the bedroom or bathroom of a child or young person.
- The CLIENT will ensure that recordings are only shared using the upload links provided.
- The CLIENT will ensure that parents take care that nothing in the recording could be deemed offensive or used to identify the child by name, or reveal where they live.
UPDATES TO THIS SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
We reserve the right to make changes to this Safeguarding Statement from time to time. Changes will be notified on the Website and we invite you to check this page occasionally for updates.
The effective date of this Safeguarding Statement is 22nd July 2021
The effective date of this Safeguarding Statement is 22nd July 2021
