1. Purpose and Scope

Best Practice Studio CIC is committed to ensuring that all participants, beneficiaries, contractors, volunteers, and community partners involved in our projects are protected from harm, exploitation, and abuse.

This policy applies to all directors, staff, sub-contractors, and volunteers working on behalf of The Best Practice Project CIC across all media production, digital training, and community engagement activities.

2. Core Safeguarding Principles

• The welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk is paramount.
• Everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, has an equal right to protection from all types of harm or abuse.
• Working in partnership with individuals, communities, and relevant authorities is essential in promoting safeguarding.

3. Media Production & Digital Safety

Given the nature of our work involving film, storytelling, and digital content creation:

• Informed Consent: Written consent must be obtained prior to filming, photographing, or recording any participant, particularly children or adults at risk.
• Data & Asset Protection: Video footage, audio, and images will be securely stored and processed in compliance with data protection legislation.
• Safe Environments: Film shoots and workshop environments will be risk-assessed to ensure physical and emotional safety for all contributors.

4. Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

The Best Practice Studio CIC has a designated lead responsible for handling safeguarding concerns:

5. Reporting a Concern

1. Immediate Danger: If anyone is in immediate danger of harm, contact emergency services (999) straight away.
2. Internal Reporting: Any safeguarding concern, allegation, or disclosure should be reported directly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead as soon as possible.
3. Record Keeping: All reported concerns will be documented accurately, treated confidentially, and stored securely.