1. Statement of Commitment 
 

Living in Full Bloom is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child and young person who accesses its services. Safeguarding is at the heart of all mentoring, counselling and Educational Other Than At School (EOTAS) provision delivered by the business. 

Living in Full Bloom recognises that every child has the right to grow up in a safe environment where they are listened to, respected and protected from abuse, neglect, exploitation and harm. 

The welfare of the child is always the primary consideration. 

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Living in Full Bloom believes that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. Although the business is operated by a sole practitioner, safeguarding relies upon effective partnership working with children, families, schools, commissioning authorities, health professionals, social care and other agencies. 

This policy demonstrates Living in Full Bloom's commitment to: 

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• Protecting children and young people from abuse, neglect and exploitation.  

• Creating an environment where children feel safe, respected and listened to.  

• Acting promptly when concerns arise.  

• Working openly and honestly with parents and carers wherever appropriate.  

• Sharing information lawfully where necessary to protect a child.  

• Maintaining accurate safeguarding records.  

• Working within current safeguarding legislation and local Oxfordshire safeguarding procedures.  

• Continually reviewing safeguarding practice to ensure children receive the highest standard of protection.  

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Living in Full Bloom recognises that many children receiving mentoring and EOTAS support may have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences, neurodivergence, mental health difficulties, school avoidance, exploitation or family adversity. These experiences can increase vulnerability and require safeguarding practice that is compassionate, trauma-informed and child-centred. 

Safeguarding is embedded into every aspect of practice and is considered throughout assessment, planning, mentoring, counselling, community activities, transport arrangements, communication with families and partnership working. 

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2. Scope 

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This policy applies to every service delivered by Living in Full Bloom, including: 

• One-to-one mentoring.  

• Counselling.  

• EOTAS provision.  

• Community-based learning.  

• Home education support.  

• Therapeutic interventions.  

• Workshops and group activities.  

• Educational visits and outings.  

• Online sessions where applicable.  
   

The policy applies to: 

• Julie Edwards, Sole Practitioner and Designated Safeguarding Lead.  

• The authorised administrative assistant.  

• Any associate, volunteer or contractor working on behalf of Living in Full Bloom in the future.  

All individuals working on behalf of Living in Full Bloom are expected to read, understand and comply with this policy. 
 

3. Legal Framework 

This policy has been written in accordance with current legislation and statutory guidance, including but not limited to: 

• Children Act 1989  

• Children Act 2004  

• Education Act 2002 (where applicable)  

• Working Together to Safeguard Children (current edition)  

• Keeping Children Safe in Education (current edition)  

• Human Rights Act 1998  

• Equality Act 2010  

• Data Protection Act 2018  

• UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)  

• Children and Families Act 2014  

• SEND Code of Practice: 0–25 years  

• Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (Prevent Duty)  

• Modern Slavery Act 2015  

• Domestic Abuse Act 2021  

• Sexual Offences Act 2003  

• Relevant guidance issued by the Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (OSCP)  

Living in Full Bloom follows local safeguarding procedures issued by the Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership and works cooperatively with Oxfordshire County Council Children's Services and other statutory agencies. 

4. Definitions 

For the purposes of this policy: 
 

Child 

A child is any person under the age of 18 years, in accordance with the Children Act 1989. 

Safeguarding 

Safeguarding is the action taken to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm. It includes: 

• Protecting children from abuse and neglect.  

• Preventing impairment of health and development.  

• Ensuring children grow up in safe and effective care.  

• Taking action to enable every child to have the best possible outcomes.  
   

Child Protection 

Child protection is part of safeguarding and refers to the activity undertaken to protect specific children who are suffering, or are likely to suffer, significant harm. 
 

Abuse 

Abuse may be: 

• Physical.  

• Emotional.  

• Sexual.  

• Neglect.  
   

Children may experience one form of abuse or multiple forms simultaneously. 

Abuse may occur within the family, within institutions, online, within peer relationships or in the wider community. 
 

5. Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) 
 

Living in Full Bloom operates as a sole practitioner service. 

Julie Edwards is the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and holds overall responsibility for safeguarding practice within the organisation. 
 

The Designated Safeguarding Lead is responsible for: 

• Ensuring safeguarding remains central to all services.  

• Maintaining up-to-date safeguarding knowledge and training.  

• Identifying safeguarding concerns.  

• Assessing levels of risk.  

• Making referrals to Children's Social Care, MASH, the Police or other agencies where appropriate.  

• Liaising with commissioning Local Authorities.  

• Maintaining confidential safeguarding records.  

• Sharing information lawfully.  

• Seeking professional advice whenever required.  

• Attending safeguarding meetings where requested.  

• Working with families wherever appropriate while ensuring the child's welfare remains paramount.  

• Reviewing safeguarding practice annually.  
   

As Living in Full Bloom has no management structure, safeguarding decisions remain the responsibility of Julie Edwards. Professional supervision and consultation with safeguarding agencies will be sought whenever additional advice or oversight is required. 
 

6. Safeguarding Principles 
 

Living in Full Bloom is committed to the following safeguarding principles: 
 

Child-Centred Practice 
 

Every safeguarding decision will place the child's welfare at the centre of decision making. 

Children will be listened to, taken seriously and given opportunities to express their views in ways that are appropriate to their age, communication style and level of understanding. 
 

Early Help 
 

Safeguarding is not limited to responding to abuse. 

Where concerns are emerging, Living in Full Bloom will work with families and partner agencies to seek appropriate early intervention before difficulties escalate. 
 

Professional Curiosity 
 

Children and families may not always disclose concerns directly. 

Living in Full Bloom will maintain professional curiosity by: 

• noticing changes in presentation or behaviour;  

• asking appropriate, open questions;  

• considering the wider context of a child's life;  

• recognising patterns over time;  

• avoiding assumptions;  

• recording concerns accurately.  
   

Trauma-Informed Practice 
 

Many children accessing mentoring, counselling and EOTAS have experienced adversity or trauma. 

Living in Full Bloom recognises that behaviour is often a form of communication and aims to understand the reasons behind a child's behaviour before responding. 

Practice is based on compassion, consistency, clear boundaries and emotional safety. 

 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 
 

Every child will be treated fairly regardless of: 

• age;  

• disability;  

• neurodivergence;  

• race;  

• ethnicity;  

• religion or belief;  

• sex;  

• gender identity;  

• sexual orientation;  

• family circumstances;  

• socioeconomic background.  
   

Reasonable adjustments will be made wherever possible to ensure children can participate safely and equitably. 
 

Partnership Working 
 

Effective safeguarding depends on strong partnership working. 
 

Living in Full Bloom will work collaboratively with: 

• parents and carers;  

• schools and education providers;  

• Oxfordshire County Council;  

• Children's Social Care;  

• health professionals;  

• CAMHS;  

• police;  

• other professionals involved in supporting the child.  
   

Where it is safe and appropriate to do so, parents and carers will be involved in safeguarding decisions. However, if informing a parent is likely to place a child or another person at increased risk of harm, information may be shared with statutory agencies without prior parental consent, in accordance with legal and safeguarding duties. 
 

7. Roles and Responsibilities 
 

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) 

As a sole practitioner, Julie Edwards is the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for Living in Full Bloom and holds overall responsibility for safeguarding and child protection. 
 

The DSL is responsible for: 

• Promoting a strong safeguarding culture throughout the service.  

• Maintaining up-to-date safeguarding knowledge through regular training and professional development.  

• Ensuring safeguarding remains central to all decision making.  

• Identifying, assessing and responding to safeguarding concerns.  

• Making referrals to Children's Social Care, the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), the Police or other statutory agencies where appropriate.  

• Maintaining accurate, factual and confidential safeguarding records.  

• Sharing information lawfully and proportionately in accordance with UK GDPR and safeguarding legislation.  

• Attending safeguarding meetings where required.  

• Working collaboratively with parents, carers, schools, Local Authorities and other professionals.  

• Seeking advice from safeguarding professionals whenever uncertainty exists.  

• Reviewing safeguarding practice annually or sooner where required.  
   

Administrative Assistant 

Living in Full Bloom employs an administrative assistant who supports the day-to-day operation of the business. 
 

The administrator may have access to confidential client records as part of their authorised role. 

The administrator is expected to: 

• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.  

• Complete appropriate safeguarding awareness training.  

• Immediately report any safeguarding concern to Julie Edwards.  

• Process information only for legitimate business purposes.  

• Comply with the Confidentiality Agreement and Data Protection Policy.  

• Never investigate safeguarding concerns independently.  

The administrator is not responsible for making safeguarding decisions or referrals. 

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Professional Responsibility 
 

Every person working on behalf of Living in Full Bloom has a duty to safeguard children and young people. 

Safeguarding concerns must never be ignored because they appear minor or because there is uncertainty about whether abuse has occurred. 

It is not the role of Living in Full Bloom to investigate abuse. The role is to recognise concerns, respond appropriately, record information accurately and refer concerns to the appropriate statutory agencies where required. 
 

8. Safer Working Practice 
 

Living in Full Bloom recognises that maintaining clear professional boundaries protects both children and professionals. 

Professional relationships are based upon trust, respect and appropriate therapeutic boundaries. 

Julie Edwards will: 
 

• Treat every child with dignity and respect.  

• Maintain professional boundaries at all times.  

• Never use language or behaviour that could be considered abusive, intimidating, humiliating or discriminatory.  

• Never develop inappropriate personal relationships with clients.  

• Avoid situations that could compromise professional judgement.  

• Ensure all interactions are appropriate to the child's age and needs.  

• Maintain accurate professional records.  

• Seek supervision where ethical dilemmas arise.  
   

Any concern regarding professional conduct will be taken seriously and managed in accordance with safeguarding procedures. 
 

9. Professional Boundaries 
 

Living in Full Bloom recognises that mentoring and counselling often involve developing strong therapeutic relationships. 

While warm, genuine and trusting relationships are encouraged, clear professional boundaries must always be maintained. 

Professional boundaries include: 

• Sessions taking place only within agreed professional arrangements.  

• Appropriate communication between sessions.  

• Clear expectations regarding contact outside appointments.  

• No personal relationships with current clients.  

• Appropriate use of social media.  

• Maintaining confidentiality.  

• Avoiding conflicts of interest.  

• Maintaining objective professional judgement.  
   

Any unavoidable dual relationships, particularly within small rural communities, will be carefully considered and managed openly to minimise any potential impact upon the child. 
 

10. One-to-One Working 
 

Much of Living in Full Bloom's work is delivered on an individual basis. 

One-to-one working forms an essential part of mentoring, counselling and EOTAS provision. 

To ensure safety: 

• Parents and commissioning professionals will know where sessions are taking place.  

• Sessions will take place in appropriate locations.  

• Dynamic risk assessments will be undertaken before and throughout community sessions.  

• The location of appointments will be known where appropriate.  

• A charged mobile phone will be carried.  

• Professional boundaries will be maintained throughout every session.  

• Concerns arising during sessions will be recorded promptly. 

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Where online sessions take place, suitable safeguarding measures will be implemented. 

11. Community-Based Working 
 

Living in Full Bloom delivers many sessions within the local community. 

These may include: 

• cafés;  

• libraries;  

• parks;  

• museums;  

• galleries;  

• educational venues;  

• woodland areas;  

• community facilities;  

• local businesses;  

• other agreed public locations.  
   

Before any community session, consideration will be given to: 

• suitability of the venue;  

• safeguarding risks;  

• accessibility;  

• emergency procedures;  

• transport arrangements;  

• communication methods;  

• weather conditions;  

• individual needs of the child.  
   

Dynamic risk assessments are carried out throughout community activities and sessions may be altered or ended if risks become unacceptable. 
 

12. Educational Other Than At School (EOTAS) 
 

Living in Full Bloom provides EOTAS support for children and young people commissioned by Local Authorities. 
 

Many pupils receiving EOTAS support present with additional vulnerabilities, including: 

• anxiety;  

• autism and other neurodivergent conditions;  

• trauma;  

• emotionally based school avoidance;  

• social, emotional and mental health needs;  

• previous safeguarding concerns;  

• family adversity.  
   

Safeguarding remains the highest priority throughout all EOTAS provision. 
 

Living in Full Bloom will: 

• work closely with commissioning Local Authorities;  

• maintain regular communication with professionals involved in the child's care;  

• share safeguarding information where appropriate;  

• maintain accurate records;  

• follow agreed safeguarding procedures;  

• participate in multi-agency meetings where requested.  
   

13. Counselling and Therapeutic Practice 
 

Counselling often involves the discussion of highly sensitive experiences. 

Children and young people may disclose abuse, neglect or other safeguarding concerns during therapeutic work. 
 

Living in Full Bloom provides a safe, non-judgemental environment where children feel able to speak openly. 
 

However, confidentiality cannot be absolute. 

Where information indicates that a child is suffering or is likely to suffer significant harm, safeguarding responsibilities override confidentiality. 

Children will be informed of these limits in an age-appropriate manner at the beginning of the therapeutic relationship. 

Professional supervision forms an essential safeguarding measure and supports safe, ethical decision-making throughout counselling practice. 
 

14. Online Safety and Digital Communication 
 

Living in Full Bloom recognises that children increasingly experience risks online. 

Safeguarding considerations include: 

• online grooming;  

• child sexual exploitation;  

• cyberbullying;  

• sextortion;  

• image-based abuse;  

• exposure to harmful content;  

• radicalisation;  

• online scams;  

• inappropriate use of artificial intelligence;  

• excessive gaming or social media use where it places wellbeing at risk.  
   

Where online concerns arise during mentoring or counselling, these will be managed in the same way as any other safeguarding concern. 

Communication with children outside planned sessions will remain professional, proportionate and appropriate. Personal social media accounts will not be used for communication with clients. 

15. Recognising Safeguarding Concerns 

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Safeguarding concerns may arise in many different ways. Children do not always disclose abuse directly, and signs of abuse are not always obvious. 
 

Living in Full Bloom recognises that changes in behaviour, emotional wellbeing, physical presentation or family circumstances may indicate that a child requires support or protection. 

Safeguarding concerns may be identified through: 

• Direct disclosures from a child or young person.  

• Conversations with parents, carers or professionals.  

• Observation during mentoring or counselling sessions.  

• Changes in presentation or behaviour.  

• Community-based activities.  

• Reports from schools, colleges or commissioning authorities.  

• Online activity or digital communication.  

• Patterns of attendance or engagement.  
   

No single indicator confirms abuse. However, repeated concerns, patterns of behaviour or significant changes will always be considered carefully. 

Professional curiosity will be used to understand what may be happening in a child's life while avoiding assumptions or premature conclusions. 

Living in Full Bloom does not investigate abuse. The role is to recognise concerns, respond appropriately, record information accurately and refer concerns where required. 
 

16. Categories of Abuse 
 

Living in Full Bloom recognises the four main categories of abuse defined within Working Together to Safeguard Children. 
 

Physical Abuse 

Physical abuse involves deliberately causing physical harm to a child. 
 

Examples include: 

• hitting;  

• shaking;  

• burning;  

• poisoning;  

• suffocation;  

• fabricated or induced illness.  
   

Possible indicators may include unexplained injuries, repeated injuries, inconsistent explanations or delays in seeking medical treatment. 

Emotional Abuse 

Emotional abuse is the persistent emotional maltreatment of a child which adversely affects their emotional development. 
 

Examples include: 

• humiliation;  

• rejection;  

• intimidation;  

• excessive criticism;  

• coercive control;  

• exposing children to domestic abuse.  
   

Possible indicators include low self-esteem, excessive anxiety, withdrawal, developmental delay, self-harm or extreme behaviour. 
 

Sexual Abuse 

Sexual abuse involves forcing or encouraging a child to participate in sexual activities. 

Abuse may occur both in person and online. 

This includes: 

• grooming;  

• inappropriate touching;  

• sexual exploitation;  

• online exploitation;  

• image-based abuse;  

• coercion.  
   

Children may show few or no outward signs of sexual abuse. 
 

Neglect 

Neglect is the persistent failure to meet a child's physical or emotional needs. 

Examples include failure to provide: 

• adequate food;  

• clothing;  

• shelter;  

• supervision;  

• medical care;  

• emotional support.  

Neglect may significantly affect a child's health, safety and development. 
 

17. Additional Safeguarding Risks 
 

Living in Full Bloom recognises that safeguarding extends beyond the four recognised categories of abuse. 

Additional safeguarding concerns may include: 

• child sexual exploitation;  

• child criminal exploitation;  

• county lines activity;  

• domestic abuse;  

• forced marriage;  

• female genital mutilation (FGM);  

• honour-based abuse;  

• modern slavery;  

• trafficking;  

• missing children;  

• online grooming;  

• sextortion;  

• image-based abuse;  

• radicalisation and extremism;  

• bullying;  

• discriminatory abuse;  

• homelessness;  

• contextual safeguarding concerns.  
   

Each concern will be assessed individually, recognising that many children experience multiple vulnerabilities simultaneously. 
 

18. Child-on-Child Abuse 
 

Living in Full Bloom recognises that children are capable of abusing other children. 

Child-on-child abuse will never be dismissed as "banter", "growing up" or "part of childhood." 

Examples include: 

• bullying;  

• cyberbullying;  

• physical violence;  

• harmful sexual behaviour;  

• sexual harassment;  

• coercive behaviour;  

• emotional abuse;  

• image sharing without consent.  
   

Any concerns regarding child-on-child abuse will be managed in accordance with safeguarding procedures and appropriate referrals made where necessary. 
 

19. Mental Health, Self-Harm and Suicide Risk 
 

Living in Full Bloom works with many children and young people experiencing anxiety, trauma, emotionally based school avoidance and neurodivergence. 

Mental health difficulties do not automatically indicate abuse. 

However, deteriorating mental health can increase vulnerability and may itself become a safeguarding concern. 
 

Where a child presents with: 

• self-harm;  

• suicidal thoughts;  

• significant emotional distress;  

• hopelessness;  

• severe risk-taking behaviour;  

Living in Full Bloom will assess immediate risk, record concerns and follow the Safeguarding Reporting and Responding Procedure. 
 

Where there is an immediate risk to life, emergency services will be contacted without delay. 

20. Domestic Abuse 

Living in Full Bloom recognises that children who witness domestic abuse are victims in their own right. 

Exposure to domestic abuse may significantly affect: 

• emotional wellbeing;  

• behaviour;  

• education;  

• relationships;  

• long-term mental health.  

Where domestic abuse is identified, consideration will always be given to the child's safety alongside that of the non-abusive parent or carer. 
 

21. Online Safety 
 

Many safeguarding concerns now occur online. 

Living in Full Bloom remains alert to risks including: 

• grooming;  

• coercion;  

• online exploitation;  

• inappropriate sharing of images;  

• cyberbullying;  

• extremist material;  

• online fraud;  

• gaming exploitation;  

• misuse of artificial intelligence.  
   

Online concerns are treated with the same seriousness as concerns arising face to face. 

22. Preventing Radicalisation

 

Living in Full Bloom recognises its responsibilities under the Prevent Duty. 

Children may become vulnerable to extremist ideology through: 

• online material;  

• social isolation;  

• manipulation;  

• exploitation;  

• grievance;  

• identity issues.  

Where concerns arise that a child may be vulnerable to radicalisation, advice will be sought and referrals made in accordance with local safeguarding procedures. 
 

23. Information Sharing 
 

Appropriate information sharing is essential to effective safeguarding. 

Living in Full Bloom will share information where it is necessary to: 

• protect a child from harm;  

• prevent serious crime;  

• meet legal safeguarding duties;  

• support effective multi-agency working.  

Information sharing decisions will always be: 

• lawful;  

• necessary;  

• proportionate;  

• relevant;  

• accurate;  

• timely;  

• secure.  
   

Consent will normally be sought before sharing information. 

However, consent is not required where seeking consent would place a child or another person at increased risk of harm, prejudice the prevention or detection of crime, or where there is another lawful basis for sharing information. 
 

All information sharing decisions will be recorded. 
 

24. Confidentiality 
 

Living in Full Bloom is committed to respecting the privacy and dignity of every child and family. 

Children and young people will be informed, in an age-appropriate manner, about the limits of confidentiality at the beginning of the professional relationship. 

Information disclosed during mentoring or counselling will normally remain confidential. 

However, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed where there is reason to believe that: 

• a child is suffering or is likely to suffer significant harm;  

• another person is at risk of serious harm;  

• a criminal offence has been committed;  

• disclosure is required by law or court order.  

Where appropriate, children and parents will be informed before information is shared unless doing so would increase risk. 
 

25. Safeguarding Records 
 

Accurate record keeping is an essential part of effective safeguarding practice. 

Living in Full Bloom will maintain clear, factual and contemporaneous records of safeguarding concerns. 

Safeguarding records will: 

• be completed as soon as possible after a concern arises;  

• distinguish clearly between observed facts, disclosures and professional opinion;  

• include dates, times and names of those involved;  

• record any action taken and the reasons for decisions made;  

• record who information has been shared with and why;  

• be signed or electronically attributable to the person making the record.  

Safeguarding records will be stored securely in accordance with the Living in Full Bloom Privacy, Data Protection and Records Management Policy. 
 

Safeguarding records relating to children and young people will normally be retained until the individual's 25th birthday, unless a longer retention period is required by law, safeguarding guidance, insurance requirements or contractual obligations. 
 

26. Partnership Working 
 

Safeguarding is most effective when agencies work together. 

Living in Full Bloom is committed to working collaboratively with: 

• parents and carers;  

• Oxfordshire County Council;  

• commissioning Local Authorities;  

• schools and education providers;  

• Children's Social Care;  

• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH);  

• health professionals;  

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS);  

• police;  

• youth justice services;  

• other professionals involved in supporting the child.  
   

Where appropriate, Living in Full Bloom will contribute to: 

• Team Around the Child (TAC) meetings;  

• Child in Need meetings;  

• Child Protection Conferences;  

• Core Groups;  

• Early Help meetings;  

• Education reviews;  

• EHCP annual reviews;  

• professional consultations.  
   

Information will be shared in accordance with safeguarding legislation and UK GDPR. 

27. Working with Parents and Carers 

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Living in Full Bloom believes that parents and carers play a vital role in safeguarding children. 

Where appropriate, parents and carers will be involved in safeguarding discussions and supported to understand concerns. 

However, information will not be shared with parents or carers where doing so may: 

• increase the risk of harm to the child;  

• place another person at risk;  

• compromise a police investigation;  

• prejudice a safeguarding enquiry;  

• be contrary to statutory guidance.  

The child's welfare will always remain the paramount consideration. 
 

28. Allegations Against Professionals 
 

Living in Full Bloom recognises that allegations may occasionally be made against adults working with children. 

Any allegation concerning Julie Edwards, or any person working on behalf of Living in Full Bloom, will be taken seriously and responded to without delay. 

Where an allegation suggests that an adult may have: 

• behaved in a way that has harmed, or may have harmed, a child;  

• committed a criminal offence against a child;  

• behaved towards a child in a manner that indicates they may pose a risk of harm; or  

• behaved in a way that indicates they may not be suitable to work with children,  

advice will be sought immediately from the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and any other relevant statutory agencies. 

Where appropriate, commissioning authorities and insurers will also be informed. 

No internal investigation will take place before advice has been obtained from the LADO or the police, where applicable. 
 

29. Professional Supervision 
 

Professional supervision is recognised as an important safeguarding measure. 

Julie Edwards undertakes regular clinical supervision to: 

• reflect upon professional practice;  

• discuss safeguarding concerns;  

• manage professional boundaries;  

• reduce professional isolation;  

• support ethical decision-making;  

• promote safe and effective practice.  
   

Where safeguarding concerns are discussed during supervision, information will be anonymised wherever possible. 

Supervisors are expected to maintain professional confidentiality. 
 

30. Safeguarding Training 
 

Living in Full Bloom is committed to maintaining current safeguarding knowledge. 

Julie Edwards will: 

• complete safeguarding training appropriate to her role;  

• maintain Designated Safeguarding Lead knowledge;  

• undertake refresher training in line with Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership guidance;  

• keep informed of changes to legislation and statutory guidance;  

• participate in safeguarding updates through continuing professional development.  

The administrative assistant will receive safeguarding awareness training appropriate to their responsibilities. 
 

Training records will be maintained. 
 

31. Quality Assurance 
 

Living in Full Bloom is committed to continually improving safeguarding practice. 

Safeguarding arrangements will be reviewed through: 

• professional supervision;  

• reflective practice;  

• continuing professional development;  

• feedback from children and families where appropriate;  

• updates to legislation and statutory guidance;  

• review of safeguarding incidents and learning.  

Policies and procedures will be updated whenever significant changes occur. 
 

32. Related Policies 
 

This policy should be read alongside the following Living in Full Bloom documents: 

• Safeguarding Reporting and Responding Procedure  

• Privacy, Data Protection and Records Management Policy  

• Lone Working, Community Visits and Off-Site Safety Policy  

• Health and Safety Policy  

• Behaviour Support Policy  

• Photography, Recording and Media Policy  

• Complaints Policy  

• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy  

• Missing Child Procedure  

• Business Continuity and Emergency Planning Policy  
   

33. Key Safeguarding Contacts 

Designated Safeguarding Lead 

Julie Edwards 

Living in Full Bloom 

Tel: 07983 324437 

Email: living-in-full-bloom@outlook.com 

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Oxfordshire Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) 

Telephone: 0345 050 7666 

Out of Hours Emergency Duty Team: 0800 833 408 

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Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) 

Telephone: 01865 810603 

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Emergency Services 

999 

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NSPCC Helpline 

0808 800 5000 

34. Monitoring and Review 

This policy will be reviewed annually, or sooner if: 

• legislation changes;  

• statutory guidance is updated;  

• local safeguarding procedures change;  

• significant safeguarding incidents identify the need for review;  

• organisational changes affect safeguarding arrangements.  
   

The Designated Safeguarding Lead is responsible for ensuring that this policy remains accurate, current and reflects best practice.