Privacy Policy
Who we are
Our website address is: http://sophieambelas.co.uk. We are based at Unit 10 Angel Yard, Snells Park, London, N18 2AN.
Comments
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Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
Embedded content from other websites
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These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Safeguarding Policy
Safeguarding Policy for Working with Vulnerable People
1. Policy Statement
Sophie Ambelas Ceramics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare, rights, and dignity of vulnerable people. We recognize our duty of care and responsibility to take all reasonable steps to protect individuals from harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
This policy outlines the framework for safeguarding vulnerable adults in our care, ensuring they are safe, respected, and empowered.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all staff, volunteers, contractors, and partners who work with or come into contact with vulnerable individuals through Sophie Ambelas Ceramics.
3. Definitions
- Vulnerable Adult: A person aged 18 or over who is in need of care and support and is unable to protect themselves from harm or exploitation due to age, disability, illness, or circumstances.
- Abuse includes:
- Physical abuse
- Emotional or psychological abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Financial or material abuse
- Neglect or acts of omission
- Discriminatory abuse
- Institutional abuse
- Self-neglect
4. Legal Framework
This policy aligns with relevant safeguarding legislation and guidance, including:
- The Care Act 2014
- The Human Rights Act 1998
- The Mental Capacity Act 2005
- The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
- Local Safeguarding Adults Board (LSAB) procedures
5. Roles and Responsibilities
- Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Miss Sophie Ambelas
- Acts as the main point of contact for safeguarding concerns.
- Ensures staff are trained and compliant with this policy.
- Volunteers
- Must report any concerns or suspicions of abuse immediately.
- Attend safeguarding training and follow procedures.
6. Procedures
6.1 Recognizing Abuse
All staff and volunteers must be alert to signs of abuse, including:
- Unexplained injuries
- Withdrawal or unusual behaviour
- Poor hygiene or malnutrition
- Fearful or anxious demeanour
6.2 Responding to Concerns
If a safeguarding concern arises:
- Ensure immediate safety of the individual.
- Report the concern to the DSL as soon as possible.
- Record the concern factually and promptly.
- Do not promise confidentiality or investigate independently.
6.3 Reporting and Referral
The DSL will:
- Review the concern and assess risk.
- Make a referral to adult social services or police if necessary.
- Maintain secure and confidential records.
7. Confidentiality and Information Sharing
Information will be handled sensitively and only shared when necessary to protect individuals or as required by law.
8. Training and Supervision
All staff and volunteers will:
- Receive safeguarding induction and regular training.
- Be supervised and supported in their roles.
9. Code of Conduct
All staff and volunteers are expected to:
- Treat all individuals with respect and dignity.
- Promote independence and choice.
- Avoid inappropriate relationships or personal gain.
10. Whistleblowing
Volunteers are encouraged to raise concerns without fear of reprisal.
11. Review and Monitoring
This policy will be reviewed annually or in response to legislation changes or significant incidents.