Holiday clubs are a fantastic opportunity to put on fun activities for children and young people, especially young people who may feel lonely, isolated and bored.
But any holiday club, residential or camp, should be carefully thought through and the safety and wellbeing of children put at the forefront of all your activities. Doing this requires forward planning.
If safeguarding policies and procedures are in place, everyone can have an enjoyable time with peace of mind that, should there be any concerns about the welfare of a young person, there is a system in place to ensure concerns are dealt with in an appropriate way.
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