Decision details

Cabinet considered a report on the safeguarding children and adults risk policy for 2020-22.

Spelthorne Borough Council has a statutory duty under section 11 of the Children’s Act 2004 and the Care Act 2014 to have a robust Safeguarding Policy for both adults and children. 

The Policy for 2020-2022 has been updated and replaces the previous version. It covers all aspects of safeguarding best practice and sets out how Spelthorne Borough Council will work independently and alongside other agencies to meet its obligations to safeguard children and adults at risk.

Resolved to:

1.    Approve the Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk Policy attached at Appendix 1 to the report; and

2.    Delegate authority to the Portfolio Holder and the Designated Strategic Lead for Safeguarding to approve any minor amendments to the policy.

Reasons for Decision

1.      It is a statutory requirement for the Council to have a Safeguarding Policy.

2.      Minor changes to procedures and personnel will inevitably occur and as such the policy will need updating to reflect this. Delegation of approval to the Portfolio Holder and the designated Strategic Lead for Safeguarding would expedite this process.

3.      Any major changes or updates will seek the appropriate approval.