Child Protection

Arts Council of Wales aims to safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults participating and engaging with the arts.

We will ensure that our client/partner organisations commit to good practice which protects children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm. In doing so they will take account of and comply with current legislation and best practice.

Arts Council of Wales’ Child Protection Procedures aim to:

• raise awareness of the need to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in the arts in Wales and reduce risks to them
• provide guidance on creating a safe working environment and appropriate reporting structures
• ensure that when abuse is suspected or disclosed, appropriate action will be taken

The Child Protection Policy is aimed at two audiences:

• Arts Council of Wales staff who will need to use and understand the policy
• arts organisations and other bodies who receive funding from Arts Council of Wales

We recognise the enormous value that can be gained from involving young people in creative activity, and we support a wide range of projects that bring children, young people and vulnerable adults into contact with a wide range of arts activities.