Safeguarding Policy 16.11.2018
UWC Red Cross Nordic (UWC RCN) is committed to safeguarding and protecting students from harm. Our definition of ‘safeguarding’ includes the process of protecting students from abuse and neglect; preventing risk of harm to students’ health or development; and ensuring that students experience safe and supportive care. Policy Rationale
In keeping with our mission and values, we expect members of UWC RCN to be honest and act with integrity; to be compassionate and morally responsible; and to help other people as appropriate. We know that students need a secure and supportive environment in which to learn. We believe that every young person, regardless of age, has at all times and in all situations a right to be safe and protected. Safeguarding policies and procedures encompass: student wellbeing; bullying; harassment and discrimination; use of physical intervention / safe handling; meeting the individual physical, psychological or medical needs of students; drug and substance misuse; onsite and offsite educational visits; relationships and sexuality education; online safety; the welfare of residential students on school expeditions; and safe recruitment practices. The UWC RCN Safeguarding Policy is informed by the Education Act in Norway (Opplæringslova) https://www.regjeringen.no/en/dokumenter/education-act/id213315/, the Norwegian Working Environment Law (Arbeidsmiljøloven), and aligned with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection (https://www.cois.org) and various closely associated UWC RCN policies (e.g., “Respectful Community”, “Sexual Violence & Sexual Misconduct” - listed at the end of this document), and is consistent with “UWC Common Standards for Safeguarding” (UWC IB, 2018). UWC RCN expects all individuals and groups affiliated with the College community to act with integrity and to take responsibility for keeping students safe. This policy applies to all UWC RCN and UWC Connect members of staff, interns, volunteers, and all UWC RCN students.
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