Purpose

Gedling Borough Council (the
‘Council’) has statutory responsibilities with regards
to the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable
adults. The Council’s current policies have been reviewed,
and this report seeks Portfolio Holder’s approval of the
Council’s safeguarding policies and procedures.

Decision

Recommendation(s)
THAT:
Portfolio Holder approves Gedling Borough Councils Safeguarding
Policies and Procedures 2025.

Reasons for the decision

Maintaining the requirements of the Children
Act 2004 and the Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City Safeguarding
Children Partnership Child Protection Procedure

Maintaining the requirements of the Care Act 2014 and the
Nottinghamshire Safeguarding Adult Board and the Nottingham and
Nottinghamshire Multi-agency Safeguarding Adults at Risk Guidance
(2018)

Changes in roles and responsibilities