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Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry
The Donaldson Trust is one of the organisations covered by the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry.
We acknowledge that children in our care up to 2014 suffered abuse and that our safeguarding systems failed to protect them. While no apology can undo the harm experienced by those children, we are deeply sorry.
Safeguarding today
Safeguarding is our main priority. Our accountabilities at all levels are set out in our Child Protection Policy and Safeguarding Framework.
Key measures include:
- Annual safeguarding training for trustees, staff, tutors and volunteers
- Child and Adult Protection Officers and Deputes
- Designated Executive Director for Safeguarding
- A Safeguarding Steering Group overseeing compliance and practice
- A trustee with designated safeguarding responsibilities
- Safer recruitment and PVG/Disclosure checks for all trustees, staff, tutors and volunteers
- Clear reporting and escalation procedures, with immediate referral to police, social work and regulators where required
Support available
If you are a current or former pupil, family member or staff member affected by these issues, support is available. You can contact the following organisations directly or speak with us, or both.
If you would like to contact us about this issue please contact:
- For media enquiries: Stewart Argo, 07593 548488 or email stewart.argo@bigpartnership.co.uk
- Anything else: Kate Clement, kclement@donaldsons.org.uk
