POLICIES & PROCEDURES

INVOLVING CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE IN COMMISSIONING

(TOOLKIT)

INTRODUCTION

DefinitionsPolicies & ProceduresGroup-workProcedures to protect Children & Young

PeopleConclusion

DEFINITIONS

“Company policies are the rules of the organisation. Procedure is the way those rules are carried out.”

(Definition: From A Young Person, Northamptonshire 2009)

What Policies & Procedures can you think of?

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Child ProtectionEqual OpportunitiesData ProtectionGrievance/ComplaintsEmploymentHealth & Safety/EnvironmentPublic Liability/Employers Liability InsuranceConfidentiality

What do these actually mean?

Exercise 1: Polices & Procedures

GROUPWORKUsing the cards provided, please match

up the policies and its definition/purpose Feedback into the larger group

What policies do you feel are important and relevant when working with Children & Young People?

PROCEDURES TO PROTECT CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE

Environment is risk assessed and managed

Employer’s Liability and Public Liability Insurance obtained

Activities properly planned and organised.Appropriate licences are held for activities.Risk assessments for overseas trips/youth

activities

PROCEDURES TO PROTECT CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE

Transport has appropriate safety measures

Internet access is safeguardedCRBs are in placeStaff training is paramount: understanding

government agendas/policies & procedures/training with regards to the aforementioned

CONCLUSION

When commissioning out services on behalf of your organisation, providers must ensure they have the aforementioned in place

Providers must adhere to your organisations code of practice

Evidence must be provided through the procurement process and throughout the duration of the contract

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Created by:

Helen Devine BA HONS; MCIPS

Northamptonshire County Council

Youth & Commissioning Service