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Star Project – Safeguarding Policy
Policy and Procedure Template
Updated:
May 2025
Example policy from a current member and Quality in Befriending Award holder. This Safeguarding Policy includes Child and Adult Protection and Procedures.
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Volunteer Glasgow – Bullying and Harassment Policy
Policy and Procedure Template
Updated:
May 2025
Example of a Bullying and Harassment Policy (Dignity at Work) from a current member and Quality in Befriending award holder.
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Volunteer Glasgow – Data Protection and Document Retention Policy
Policy and Procedure Template
Updated:
May 2025
Example of a Data Protection and Document Retention Policy from a current member and Quality in Befriending award holder.
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Space @Broomhouse Disciplinary at Work
Policy and Procedure Template
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April 2025
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Space @Broomhouse Alcohol Substance Misuse Policy
Policy and Procedure Template
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April 2025
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Checklist for Child and Adult Protection Policies and Procedures
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March 2025
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Sample Procedure for Reporting a Safeguarding Concern
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March 2025
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Changes to PVG Scheme (March 2025)
Policy and Procedure Template
Updated:
March 2025
An overview document of the changes to the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 which comes into effect from 1 April 2025.
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Disclosure Scotland Regulated Roles Guidance
Policy and Procedure Template
Updated:
March 2025
This guidance has been created by Disclosure Scotland to help you, whether you are applying for a regulated role or if you are employing someone (in a paid or unpaid...
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Befriender Application Form Template
Policy and Procedure Template
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June 2024
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Age UK Service Handbook Example
Policy and Procedure Template
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October 2024
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SWAN Womens Centre Alcohol and Drugs Policy Example
Policy and Procedure Template
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July 2025
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Young Carer’s Project Mentoring Handbook Example
Policy and Procedure Template
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March 2023
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Befriender Interview Record Template
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June 2024
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Lone Working Policy Template
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June 2024
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Health and Safety Policy Template
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June 2024
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Befriender Support and Supervision Policy Template
Policy and Procedure Template
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June 2024
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Befriender Support and Supervision Record Template
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June 2024
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Befriender Structured Supervision Record Template
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June 2024
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Befriender Role Description Template
Policy and Procedure Template
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June 2024
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