Safeguarding

Keeping those involved with the Award safe from harm

 

The International Award Foundation and all licensed Award Operators are committed to:

• Ensuring the interests and well-being of children, young people and vulnerable adults are taken into account, in all our considerations and activities, wherever in the world those may be.

• Respecting the rights, wishes and feelings of the children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we, our licensees and associated organisations work.

• Taking all reasonable practicable steps to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from neglect, physical, sexual and emotional abuse and to promote their health, wellbeing and human rights.

• Promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and their protection within a position of trust.

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The Award in Barbados is committed to providing an environment that is safe, respectful, and inclusive for young people. We take the welfare of participants seriously and expect all participants, volunteers, staff, and partners to uphold our Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

 

Any safeguarding concerns, disclosures or reports may be confidentially submitted to safeguarding@theawardbarbados.com.