Our Policies
We are committed to transparency, safeguarding, and best practice in everything we do.
Our Safeguarding Commitment
The safety and wellbeing of young people is at the heart of everything we do at The Walden Shed. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection.
All staff, volunteers, and community partners who have contact with young people undergo appropriate vetting, including enhanced DBS checks. Everyone involved in our work receives safeguarding training and is required to follow our safeguarding policies and procedures.
If you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact us immediately at team@thewaldenshed.com.
Policy Documents
We have the following policies in place to ensure we operate safely and responsibly.
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Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy Our commitment to keeping young people safe
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Privacy Policy How we collect, use, and protect your data
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Complaints Procedure How to raise concerns or make a complaint
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Health & Safety Policy Keeping everyone safe during activities
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Equality & Diversity Policy Our commitment to inclusion and fairness
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Data Protection Policy GDPR compliance and data handling
To request a copy of any of our policy documents, please contact us at:
team@thewaldenshed.comPrivacy Summary
The Walden Shed CIC is committed to protecting your privacy. Here's a summary of how we handle your data:
What We Collect
- Contact information (name, email, phone) when you contact us or submit forms
- Referral information provided by professionals
- Information necessary for safeguarding purposes
- Basic analytics data about website usage
How We Use It
- To respond to enquiries and process referrals
- To provide our services and support young people
- To maintain safeguarding records
- To improve our website and services
Your Rights
- You can request access to your personal data
- You can ask us to correct or delete your data
- You can withdraw consent at any time
- You can make a complaint to the ICO if you're unhappy with how we handle your data
For full details, please download our Privacy Policy above or contact us.
Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. Here's what you need to know:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They include cookies that remember your cookie consent choice.
Analytics Cookies
If you consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. These cookies are only set if you click "Accept" on our cookie banner.
Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us.