Safeguarding of Children

Any User hiring the Hall to provide a facility for children is required to show their CRB disclosure certificate to either the Booking Secretary or the Caretaker and the disclosure number is recorded. Any delegation by that hirer to other people to supervise the children is the responsibility of the hirer and UVH does not vet these delegates for CRB disclosure.

The only exception to the above is when the Hall is hired out for a private children’s party. UVH states in its hiring rules that a specific child/adult ratio should be maintained throughout the period – however UVH takes no action to vet the person(s) hiring the hall for these one-off events.

The UVH Health & Safety Policy addresses issues pertaining to the safe use of the Hall by children.

Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults

Any User hiring the Hall to provide a facility specifically aimed at potentially vulnerable adults must be a representative of an appropriate organisation recognised as supporting such adults. UVH take no further action in vetting these staff.

General Points

UVH hires the facility to numerous other groups pursuing many different interests. Whether children and vulnerable adults attend these events is not an issue addressed by the Booking Secretary. Organisers of all User groups should themselves be aware of their duties towards Safeguarding.

UVH employees and volunteer trustees do not supervise children or vulnerable adults as part of their function within UVH. CRB checks are not required of them.

When UVH Trustees organise events to include children – it is always stated that children must be accompanied by parents or guardians.

This policy was discussed and agreed at the UVH Board meeting of 19 February 2010 and will be reviewed when changes occur in national legislation or procedures.