Brentwood Borough Council’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures provides guidance and procedures that can support staff and elected Members on their legal obligations to safeguard children, young people and adults with care and support needs. The purpose of the Council’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures 2020-23, is to provide guidance to employees, volunteers and elected Members of Brentwood Borough Council on their legal obligations to safeguard Children, Young People and Adults with Care and Support Needs and what to do if they have any safeguarding concerns.

The Council’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures are reviewed and updated every three years to ensure that it complies with the latest legislation. The revised Safeguarding Policy and Procedures (Appendix A) is before Members tonight for consideration.

Cllr Poppy MOVED and Cllr Tierney SECONDED the motion to approve the

recommendations in the report.

Following discussion a vote was taken by a show of hands and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY to:

1. Agree to the revised Safeguarding Policy and Procedures 2020-23

for Children, Young People and Adults with Care and Support Needs

Reasons for Recommendation

The Safeguarding Policy and Procedures (Appendix A) had been reviewed and revised to take into account any new legislation and emerging issues, so that the Council can meet its safeguarding obligations and ensures that all staff, member and the public are aware of safeguarding, and that they can access appropriate support services if and when required.