British Council Safeguarding Policy

What is the purpose of the British Council Safeguarding Policy?

የብሪቲሽ ካውንስል የጥቃት ጥበቃ ፖሊሲ ዓላማው ምንድን ነው

• To create a safe environment for children and

  adults.

  ለህጻናትና ለጓልማሶች ደህንነቱ የተጠበቀ አካባቢ መፍጠር

• To protect the rights of children and adults-at-risk

  የልጆችንን እና ለጥቃት ተጋላጭ የሆኑ አዋቂዎችን/ጎልማሶችን መብት መጠበቅ

• To create a safe environment in which no child or adult will experience harm or

  exploitation during their contact with us.

  ልጆች ወይም አዋቂዎች ከእኛ ጋር የሚገናኙበት ጊዜ ጥቃት ወይም ብዝበዛ የማይደርስበት ደህንነቱ የተጠበቀ አካባቢ ለመፍጠር።

• Comply our operation with international

  and national laws.

  አሠራራችን ብሔራዊና ዓለም አቀፍ ሕጎችን እንዲያከብሩ ማድራግ

Who is responsible for implementing the Safeguarding Policy in the British Council?

• Designated Safeguarding Lead

• Finance Manager

• IT Support Technician

• Head of Marketing

What are the key principles of the Safeguarding Policy?

• Promoting harm to children and adults at risk

• Taking no steps to prevent harm

• Ignoring concerns and allegations

• The key principles of the Safeguarding Policy include promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, taking all reasonable steps to prevent harm, and responding appropriately to concerns and allegations.

How does the British Council ensure the safety and well-being of children and vulnerable adults?

• No background checks for staff and volunteers

• Encouraging children to be alone with adults

• Comprehensive safeguarding policy

• 24/7 surveillance cameras in all facilities

What are the reporting procedures for safeguarding concerns in the British Council?

• Ignore the concerns and do nothing

• Report the concerns to a different organization

• Follow the procedures outlined in the Safeguarding Policy

• Discuss the concerns with colleagues and friends

What training is provided to staff and volunteers regarding the Safeguarding Policy?

• Staff and volunteers receive training on the Safeguarding Policy.

• Training on the Safeguarding Policy is optional for staff and volunteers.

• Only staff receive training on the Safeguarding Policy, not volunteers.

• Staff and volunteers receive no training on the Safeguarding Policy.

What are the consequences for failing to comply with the Safeguarding Policy?

• Financial reward, promotion, and recognition

• No consequences, approval from management, and positive impact on individuals at risk

• Disciplinary action, legal consequences, and harm to individuals at risk

• Verbal warning, written warning, and suspension

How does the British Council involve the community in safeguarding efforts?

• Excluding the community

• Isolating the community

• Ignoring community input

• Community engagement, consultation, and collaboration

What support services are available for individuals affected by safeguarding issues?

• Financial planning, cooking classes, and gardening tips

• Pet grooming, fashion advice, and interior decorating services

• Counseling, advocacy, and legal advice

• Car repair, home improvement, and travel discounts

How does the British Council monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Safeguarding Policy?

• Regular reviews, audits, and feedback mechanisms

• Random selection of staff for evaluation

• Annual celebration events

• Ignoring feedback from stakeholders