Health and Safety and Child Protection Section

Child Protection - ACO Statement of Intent

“The ACO will safeguard its children and young people by:

  • complying with all legal requirements in respect of child protection,
  • respecting the rights, wishes and feelings of the children and young people with whom it is working,
  • taking all reasonable practical steps to protect them from physical, sexual and emotional abuse whilst engaged in ACO activities, and
  • promoting the welfare of children and young people and their protection in relation to a position of trust.”

(ACP 4 – Child Protection Policy and Guidance – Foreword by the Commandant)

“The welfare of the child is paramount” (Children Act 1989, Children (Scotland) Act 1995, The Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995)