BYAFA Welfare Policy

	Foreword
	Statement
	Responsibilities
	Principles
	Recruitment
	Code of Conduct for the Protection of Young People
	Recognising Poor Practice and Abuse
	Use of Photographs and Recording Images of Young People
	Responding to Disclosure, Suspicions and Allegations
	Expert Advice
	Appendix, Policies and Forms

Applicants

All applicants should complete a Self-Declaration Form. See Section 2. The form is intended to supply relevant information required for a position that involves working with young people that will:

• Confirm their full name, current and recent addresses and date of birth;
• Provide details of previous experience, voluntary or paid, of working with young people.
• Gain permission to contact and provide details of at least two individuals (not relatives) who may be asked to provide a written reference.
• Details of any convictions for criminal offences against children, including any 'spent' convictions.
• Gain permission to carry out a criminal records disclosure.
• The applicant should be provided with a copy of the organisation's Code of Conduct. .