Wedu is committed to safeguarding people by ensuring our programmes and activities are delivered in a way which keeps all involved parties safe. Wedu is committed to creating a culture of care and of zero-tolerance of harm to community members which necessitates an organisation-wide ability to:
This extends to preventing, recognising, and reporting harm both within the activities directly implemented by Wedu, and voluntary activities that are implemented through Wedu, by our community.
Wed are committed to engaging the best safeguarding practices and to uphold the rights of all people to live a life free from harm from abuse, exploitation and any misconduct. Safeguarding practices at Wedu are informed by the Safeguarding Principles (see appendix 3 in full policy PDF).
Any behaviour that constitutes any form of misconduct (physical, sexual, emotional) to associated individuals is strictly prohibited, with serious disciplinary action in cases of a breach. Upon being informed of misconduct, resolution mechanisms shall be immediately taken to ensure the safety of the individual(s) concerned.