1. Overview Hair for Care LTD recognises that it has a moral and statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of those receiving services through Hair for Care LTD. Throughout these policy and procedures, reference is made to ‘children and young people’ or “child protection”. These terms are used to mean those under the age of 18. Hair for Care LTD recognises that some adults are also vulnerable to abuse and so the policy and procedures should be applied (with appropriate adaptations) to allegations of abuse and the protection of adults at risk. The Lord Chancellor’s Department defined a vulnerable adult or an adult at risk as a person “who is or may be in need of community care services by reason of disability, age or illness; and is or may be unable to take care of, or unable to protect themselves, against significant harm or exploitation”. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is  protecting children from maltreatment; • preventing impairment of children’s mental and physical health or development • ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; • taking action to enable all children have the best outcomes. Hair for Care LTD is committed to safeguarding and expects everyone who works for Hair for Care LTD to share this commitment and create a culture of vigilance, ensuring that it: Provides a safe and secure environment in which its services user can complete the services booked by Hair for Care LTD and its staff can work. Promotes the positive welfare and Identifies service users who are suffering, or who are likely to suffer, significant harm. Takes prompt and appropriate action to protect its services users provides appropriate training for all staff so that they are taught when to recognise when they are at risk and how to get help when they need it. Hair for Care LTD recognises the importance of considering wider environmental factors which may be a threat to a services user’s safety and welfare. The Hair for Care LTD assesses the risks, issues and themes in local communities when considering the wellbeing and safety of its service users . Hair for Care LTD recognises that when a student has a social worker, it is an indicator that the child is more at risk than other students. This may mean they are more vulnerable to further harm, as well as facing barriers to booking attending and completing appointments, learning, behaviour and poor mental health. Staff are aware of the vulnerabilities of Looked After Children and Care Leavers. Staff at Hair of Care LTD are aware that mental health problems can in some cases be an indicator that a child, young person or vulnerable adult has suffered or is at risk of suffering abuse, neglect or exploitation. Only appropriately trained professionals should attempt to make a diagnosis of a mental health problem; however, staff may notice behaviours that may be of concern. Staff are aware of how adverse childhood experiences can impact on mental health, behaviour and education. Where staff have a mental health concern that may also a safeguarding concern they should follow the procedures outlined in this policy. Hair for Care LTD shall operate in all safeguarding matters with reference and regard to the following: Children’s Act 1989 and 2004 Data Protection Act 1998 and General Data Protection Regulation 2018 Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Vetting and Barring Guidance (ISA) – July 2016 Working Together to Safeguard Children February 2018.