Safeguarding

At Doodlebugs Arts and Crafts, the safety and wellbeing of all children, young people, and adults attending our sessions is our highest priority.

We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment for everyone taking part in our activities.

All staff and volunteers understand their safeguarding responsibilities and maintain appropriate DBS checks and safeguarding awareness where required.

Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs)

Lenya Lambrou – Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Amanda Webster – Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

If you have any safeguarding concerns during a session, please speak to one of the DSLs immediately.

Safeguarding Procedures

All staff, volunteers, visitors, and contractors are expected to:

  • Treat all participants with dignity and respect
  • Report concerns immediately
  • Maintain professional boundaries
  • Follow safeguarding procedures at all times
  • Follow mobile phone, photography, and GDPR procedures

All safeguarding concerns are recorded and managed appropriately in line with current UK safeguarding guidance.

Mobile Phones & Photography

To help protect children and vulnerable adults:

  • Personal mobile phones should not be used during activities involving children
  • No photographs or videos may be taken on personal devices
  • Images are only used with written consent
  • Photography consent forms are completed before images are used online or in marketing materials

GDPR & Confidentiality

We are committed to protecting personal information.

Any personal data collected is:

  • Stored securely
  • Only used for legitimate organisational purposes
  • Never shared without consent unless safeguarding concerns require it
  • Managed in line with UK GDPR requirements

Reporting a Concern

If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child or adult attending our activities:

  1. Speak to a Designated Safeguarding Lead immediately
  2. If someone is in immediate danger, call 999
  3. Concerns may also be reported directly to Hertfordshire Safeguarding Services

Hertfordshire Safeguarding Contacts

Children’s Safeguarding

0300 123 4043

Adult Safeguarding

0300 123 4042

Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)

01992 555420

LADO.Referral@hertfordshire.gov.uk