Position Statement
yourtown understands that the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and young people requires an organisational culture where everybody prioritises the wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.
Children and young people are supported and encouraged to have their voices heard, to seek justice and to access counselling and other support services in order to overcome the impacts of harm.
What is 'harm'?
‘Harm’ means any detrimental effect or impact on a child’s physical, psychological or emotional wellbeing.
Harm may be caused by all forms of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, neglect, or exploitation, whether intentional or unintentional.

Safeguarding Principles & Policy
yourtown aims to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk by following the 10 principles outlined below.










Code of Conduct
All yourtown personnel have a shared responsibility to bring to life, through our actions and behaviours, our Values and our commitment to practices which ensure the safety and wellbeing of others, especially children, young people and adults at risk. All personnel are expected to act in accordance with this Code of Conduct in their interactions.

Kids have a right to be safe, healthy and happy!
Safety, care, kindness, love and respect are universal human rights.
This means that they belong to everybody, without conditions.
You don’t just deserve these things - you also have a right to them.
Your specific rights include:
Safety and protection. This means having a safe place to live, and protection from being harmed by others.
Health. This includes safe drinking water, having enough to eat, having access to healthy and nutritious food and medical care.
Education. You have a right to go to school, access media like the news, and to be able to access and share information.
Privacy. The law protects your privacy so your information is safe.
Participation. You have a right to meet with other young people, or join groups and organisations. You also have a right to have a say and be heard.
Legal rights. You have a right to be treated fairly and access legal help if you break the law. You also have rights to be treated with respect and not experience discrimination.
To be who you are. Cultural and religious freedoms are protected by law.