1.2 Safeguarding Champions Group

This policy and standards will be supported by a Safeguarding Champions group whose role will be to:

Promote this policy and a safeguarding action plan within their team and work,
Periodically review and recommend updates to this policy taking special consideration of the voices and needs of girls and young women WAGGGS reaches.

Membership and objectives of this group are written in a Terms of Reference.

This Standard is being met when…

All staff and volunteers with safeguarding duties are clear of their role and responsibilities
The safety and welfare of children and young people at WAGGGS is a governance priority
There is regular and clear communication between safeguarding personnel listed above
WAGGGS Global Team feels informed and engaged in the implementation of this policy
WAGGGS is aware of and actively managing all risks related to safeguarding to an acceptable level
WAGGGS continues to learn and strengthen our safeguarding practice through a process of continual improvement, implementation, and compliance review