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The Barton Town Band's Regulation on child protection as defined in the Band Handbook.

1. Any act, statement, conduct or other matter which harms a child or children, or poses or may pose a risk of harm to a child or
children, shall constitute behaviour which is improper and brings the Band into disrepute.

2. In these Regulations the expression "Offence" shall mean any one or more of the offences contained in the Schedule 1 to the
Children and young persons Act 1933 and any other criminal offence which reasonably causes The Band to believe that the
person accused of the offence poses may pose a risk of harm to a child or children.

3. Upon receipt by the Band of:

3.1 notification that an individual has been charged with an Offence; or

3.2 notification that an individual is the subject of an investigation by the Police, social services or any other authority relating to
an Offence; or

3.3 any other information which causes The Band reasonably to believe that a person poses or may pose a risk of harm to a
child or children then the Band shall have the power to order that the individual be suspended from all or any specific performing
art activity for such period and on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit.

4.   In reaching its determination as to whether an order under Regulation 3 should be made The   Band shall give consideration,
inter alia, to the following factors:-

4.1 whether a child is or children are or may be at risk of harm;

4.2 whether the matters are of a serious nature;

4.3 whether an order is necessary or desirable to allow the conduct of any investigation by The Barton Town Band or any other
authority or body to proceed unimpeded.

5. The period of an order referred to in 3 above shall not be capable of lasting beyond the date upon which any charge under the
Rules of The Band or any Offence is decided or brought to an end.

6. Where an order is imposed on an individual under Regulation 3 above, The Band shall bring and conclude any proceedings
under the Rules of The Band against the person relating to the matters as soon as reasonably practicable.

7. Where a person is convicted or is made the subject of a caution in respect of an Offence, that shall constitute a breach of the
rules of the Band and the Band shall have the power to order the suspension of the person from all or any specific performing
arts activities for such period (including indefinitely) and on such     terms and conditions as it thinks fit.

8. For the purposes of these Regulations, The Band shall act through its Management Committee.

9. Notification in writing of an order referred to above shall be given to the person concerned and/or any performing arts
organisation which he or she is associated as soon as reasonably practicable.

The aims of The Barton Town Band Child Protection Policy are:

To develop a positive and proactive position in order to best protect all children and young people who take part in the performing
arts, enabling them to participate in an enjoyable and safe environment.

To deliver quality assured child protection training, in conjunction with and supported by, the NSPCC.

To demonstrate best practice in the area of child protection.

To promote ethics and high standards throughout the performing arts.

The key principles underpinning this Policy are that:

The child's welfare is, and must always be, the paramount consideration.

All children and young people have a right to be protected from abuse regardless of their age, gender, disability, culture,
language, racial origin, religious beliefs or sexual identity.

All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately.

Working in partnership with children and young people and their parents/carers is essential. Social Service Departments have a
statutory responsibility to ensure the welfare of children and young people. The Barton Town Band is committed to working
together with Social Service Departments and local Area Child Protection Committees (ACPC) in accordance with their
procedures.

Every child and young person who takes part in the performing arts should be able to participate in an enjoyable and safe
environment and be protected from abuse. This is the responsibility of every adult involved in the performing arts.

We recognise, however, that child abuse is also a very emotive and difficult subject. It is important to understand the feelings
involved but not to allow them to interfere with our judgement about any action to be taken.

The Barton Town Band recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children and young people by protecting them
from physical, sexual or emotional harm and from neglect or bullying.

It is determined to meet its obligation to ensure that the Barton Town Band offers the highest possible standard of care.

Clear practices and procedures, in addition to a detailed training programme already underway, will ensure that everyone knows
exactly what is expected of them in relation to the protection of children and young people within the performing arts.

It is essential that those children and young people attracted to and participating in the performing arts are able to do so in a
quality, safe and enjoyable environment.

In striving to attain this, The Barton Town Band has the following objectives:

A requirement that The Barton Town Band include in its rules a policy statement concerning child protection.

A requirement that all bodies affiliated to The Barton Town Band or that come under its jurisdiction, which provide the opportunity
to work with children and young people up to the age of eighteen, include in their rules a policy statement on child protection.

To provide ongoing development and training opportunities to all organisations as mentioned above.

To provide ongoing development and training opportunities:

-      for the Band Tutors
-      for Band Masters and Assistant Bandmasters
-      for Band Sergeants and Band Managers
-      for Musical Directors
-      for all Officers and Members of the Band who have regular contact with children and young people through their duties within
       the organisation.

CONCLUSION

The Barton Town Band, through confirming this Policy Document, has indicated its determination to ensure that children and
young people can participate in all Performing Arts activities and do so with their safety being of paramount importance.
It is essential that this document is representative of a process of continual improvement in the area of child protection within the
performing arts. It is for all adults engaged in performing arts activities to promote good practice and procedures, whilst being
ever vigilant and aware of their responsibilities towards the children and young people in their care.