Child protection information - Revision history

Matt at 10:46, 30 September 2025

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	*Profound Decisions runs Empire LRP events (‘the event’) on four weekends each year at the [[~~Steplechase~~ LRP Centre]] near Cottenham in Cambridgeshire.		*Profound Decisions runs Empire LRP events (‘the event’) on four weekends each year at the [[Steeplechase LRP Centre]] near Cottenham in Cambridgeshire.
	*The aim of the event is to provide an interactive environment for live roleplayers of all ages to enjoy as individuals, groups or families.		*The aim of the event is to provide an interactive environment for live roleplayers of all ages to enjoy as individuals, groups or families.
	*The event is organised by Profound Decisions Ltd (‘the event organiser’), a family run company based in Preston, Lancashire.		*The event is organised by Profound Decisions Ltd (‘the event organiser’), a family run company based in Preston, Lancashire.

Matt at 10:45, 30 September 2025

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	*Profound Decisions runs Empire LRP events (‘the event’) on four weekends each year at the [[~~Dadford Road Campsite~~]] near ~~Silverstone~~ in ~~Buckinghamshire~~.		*Profound Decisions runs Empire LRP events (‘the event’) on four weekends each year at the [[Steplechase LRP Centre]] near Cottenham in Cambridgeshire.
	*The aim of the event is to provide an interactive environment for live roleplayers of all ages to enjoy as individuals, groups or families.		*The aim of the event is to provide an interactive environment for live roleplayers of all ages to enjoy as individuals, groups or families.
	*The event is organised by Profound Decisions Ltd (‘the event organiser’), a family run company based in Preston, Lancashire.		*The event is organised by Profound Decisions Ltd (‘the event organiser’), a family run company based in Preston, Lancashire.

Twiggy at 01:20, 7 August 2025

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	*Good practice includes valuing and respecting children as individuals and the adult modelling of appropriate conduct. Appropriate conduct excludes bullying, racism, sectarianism, sexism or other forms of discrimination.		*Good practice includes valuing and respecting children as individuals and the adult modelling of appropriate conduct. Appropriate conduct excludes bullying, racism, sectarianism, sexism or other forms of discrimination.

	*It is important to ~~minimize~~ any physical contact with children who attend the event, beyond what is an essential part of roleplaying activities. Avoid any inappropriate or sexual contact, regardless of the in-character situation.		*It is important to minimise any physical contact with children who attend the event, beyond what is an essential part of roleplaying activities. Avoid any inappropriate or sexual contact, regardless of the in-character situation.

	*You must take all reasonable steps to avoid spending time with a child who is by themselves. If you are supervising children without their carer present, try to ensure that you are working with groups of two or more children at any give time. You should also try to ensure that you are working alongside at least one other cleared crew member. There should be two or more adults in the company of two or more children at all times, as far as is reasonably possible.		*You must take all reasonable steps to avoid spending time with a child who is by themselves. If you are supervising children without their carer present, try to ensure that you are working with groups of two or more children at any give time. You should also try to ensure that you are working alongside at least one other cleared crew member. There should be two or more adults in the company of two or more children at all times, as far as is reasonably possible.
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	*It is the responsibility of every adult to prevent the physical, sexual or emotional abuse of children and young people wherever they can and to report any actual or suspected abuse that comes to light.		*It is the responsibility of every adult to prevent the physical, sexual or emotional abuse of children and young people wherever they can and to report any actual or suspected abuse that comes to light.

	Note - scope for abuse will be ~~minimized~~ if the event is run with the safety of all its members in mind and sensible steps are taken in dealings with children. If an allegation is made, or concerns are raised, they should – with minimum delay – be brought to the attention of one of the persons named at the end of this document.		Note - scope for abuse will be minimised if the event is run with the safety of all its members in mind and sensible steps are taken in dealings with children. If an allegation is made, or concerns are raised, they should – with minimum delay – be brought to the attention of one of the persons named at the end of this document.

	==Definitions of Abuse==		==Definitions of Abuse==

Matt: /* Child protection policy */

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	*The event is organised by Profound Decisions Ltd (‘the event organiser’), a family run company based in Preston, Lancashire.		*The event is organised by Profound Decisions Ltd (‘the event organiser’), a family run company based in Preston, Lancashire.
	*All policies and guidelines relate to children under the age of 18 and vulnerable adults of any age. Prior to the event the event organisers will draw the attention of parents or guardians (‘carers’) to the latest version of the policy available online for their information. This acknowledges the part they play in partnership with the event organiser in the implementation of a child protection policy.		*All policies and guidelines relate to children under the age of 18 and vulnerable adults of any age. Prior to the event the event organisers will draw the attention of parents or guardians (‘carers’) to the latest version of the policy available online for their information. This acknowledges the part they play in partnership with the event organiser in the implementation of a child protection policy.
	*~~Carers of~~ vulnerable adults ~~should inform~~ Profound Decisions ~~of all relevant circumstances surrounding their dependent before arriving at the event~~.		* Some children and vulnerable adults may have specific needs in order to take part. If this is the case we ask the responsible carers to contact Profound Decisions prior to arrival. Profound Decisions actively seeks wherever possible to meet these needs, but we must know beforehand in order to prepare support – or to advise that help cannot be provided on this occasion.
	*The event aims to provide a safe environment for children to enjoy live roleplaying alongside participants of all ages, as far as is reasonable and practicable, but it is not a child care organisation in the full meaning of the Protection of Children Act 1999.		*The event aims to provide a safe environment for children to enjoy live roleplaying alongside participants of all ages, as far as is reasonable and practicable, but it is not a child care organisation in the full meaning of the Protection of Children Act 1999.
	*Carers are reminded that the physical and emotional safety of children together with their belongings remains their responsibility during the event. All carers should ensure that they are familiar with any activities their dependents are engaging in before allowing them to participate.		*Carers are reminded that the physical and emotional safety of children together with their belongings remains their responsibility during the event. All carers should ensure that they are familiar with any activities their dependents are engaging in before allowing them to participate.

Rosemary: /* Child protection policy */

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	*Profound Decisions runs Empire LRP events (‘the event’) on four weekends each year at the ~~Wychavon Live Roleplaying Centre~~ near ~~Honeybourne~~ in ~~Worcestershire~~.		*Profound Decisions runs Empire LRP events (‘the event’) on four weekends each year at the [[Dadford Road Campsite]] near Silverstone in Buckinghamshire.
	*The aim of the event is to provide an interactive environment for live roleplayers of all ages to enjoy as individuals, groups or families.		*The aim of the event is to provide an interactive environment for live roleplayers of all ages to enjoy as individuals, groups or families.
	*The event is organised by Profound Decisions Ltd (‘the event organiser’), a family run company based in Preston, Lancashire.		*The event is organised by Profound Decisions Ltd (‘the event organiser’), a family run company based in Preston, Lancashire.

Matt at 13:42, 22 December 2014

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	*Profound Decisions runs Empire LRP events (‘the event’) on four weekends each year ~~using Syresham Fields Farm~~ near ~~Brackley~~ in ~~Northamptonshire~~.		*Profound Decisions runs Empire LRP events (‘the event’) on four weekends each year at the Wychavon Live Roleplaying Centre near Honeybourne in Worcestershire.
	*The aim of the event is to provide an interactive environment for live roleplayers of all ages to enjoy as individuals, groups or families.		*The aim of the event is to provide an interactive environment for live roleplayers of all ages to enjoy as individuals, groups or families.
	*The event is organised by Profound Decisions Ltd (‘the event organiser’), a family run company based in Preston, Lancashire.		*The event is organised by Profound Decisions Ltd (‘the event organiser’), a family run company based in Preston, Lancashire.

Matt at 10:56, 15 March 2013

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	*Carers are reminded that the physical and emotional safety of children together with their belongings remains their responsibility during the event. All carers should ensure that they are familiar with any activities their dependents are engaging in before allowing them to participate.		*Carers are reminded that the physical and emotional safety of children together with their belongings remains their responsibility during the event. All carers should ensure that they are familiar with any activities their dependents are engaging in before allowing them to participate.
	*All those who assist in running the event are volunteers. They are recruited upon recommendation by those who manage the event as professional people in their own right and/or supporters of the event with good character. The event holds contact details for all personnel, but standard crew are not processed or cleared by the Disclosure and Barring Service (previously called the Criminal Records Bureau).		*All those who assist in running the event are volunteers. They are recruited upon recommendation by those who manage the event as professional people in their own right and/or supporters of the event with good character. The event holds contact details for all personnel, but standard crew are not processed or cleared by the Disclosure and Barring Service (previously called the Criminal Records Bureau).
	*~~Those crew who will be engaging in live roleplay activities directed at children will be cleared by Profound Decisions through~~ the ~~Disclosure and Barring Service. Other~~ crew ~~will~~ not ~~have any responsibility~~ for children ~~at any time and will~~ not ~~be cleared through~~ the ~~Disclosure and Barring Service ( https://www.gov.uk/crb-criminal-records-bureau-check/overview ). Our DBS checked~~ crew ~~will be clearly identifiable~~.		*After discussion with the DBS, they have informed us that we are not eligible to request DBS checks on crew, as it is not required for the activities we provide. In essence, the new guidelines state that because there is no intention to provide activities to children or vulnerable persons without the presence of a parent or guardian then it is not possible to request a DBS check as this would violate the privacy of our crew.
	*When attending the event, carers must ensure that children are adequately supervised by themselves or by another responsible adult acting on their behalf. Our cleared crew will offer to act in this capacity upon occasion as part of their event activities. Our standard crew are not able to provide supervision. Camping areas and toilets are not supervised.		*When attending the event, carers must ensure that children are adequately supervised by themselves or by another responsible adult acting on their behalf. Our cleared crew will offer to act in this capacity upon occasion as part of their event activities. Our standard crew are not able to provide supervision. Camping areas and toilets are not supervised.
	*The event follows a strict non-discrimination policy and all participants are treated equally irrespective of race, gender, religion, physical/mental disability, sexual orientation, age or ethnic origin.		*The event follows a strict non-discrimination policy and all participants are treated equally irrespective of race, gender, religion, physical/mental disability, sexual orientation, age or ethnic origin.

Delvy at 13:13, 7 January 2013

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	*Carers are reminded that the physical and emotional safety of children together with their belongings remains their responsibility during the event. All carers should ensure that they are familiar with any activities their dependents are engaging in before allowing them to participate.		*Carers are reminded that the physical and emotional safety of children together with their belongings remains their responsibility during the event. All carers should ensure that they are familiar with any activities their dependents are engaging in before allowing them to participate.
	*All those who assist in running the event are volunteers. They are recruited upon recommendation by those who manage the event as professional people in their own right and/or supporters of the event with good character. The event holds contact details for all personnel, but standard crew are not processed or cleared by the Disclosure and Barring Service (previously called the Criminal Records Bureau).		*All those who assist in running the event are volunteers. They are recruited upon recommendation by those who manage the event as professional people in their own right and/or supporters of the event with good character. The event holds contact details for all personnel, but standard crew are not processed or cleared by the Disclosure and Barring Service (previously called the Criminal Records Bureau).
	*Those crew who will be engaging in live roleplay activities directed at children will be cleared by Profound Decisions through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Other crew will not have any responsibility for children at any time and will not be cleared through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Our DBS checked crew will be clearly identifiable.		*Those crew who will be engaging in live roleplay activities directed at children will be cleared by Profound Decisions through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Other crew will not have any responsibility for children at any time and will not be cleared through the Disclosure and Barring Service ( https://www.gov.uk/crb-criminal-records-bureau-check/overview ). Our DBS checked crew will be clearly identifiable.
	*When attending the event, carers must ensure that children are adequately supervised by themselves or by another responsible adult acting on their behalf. Our cleared crew will offer to act in this capacity upon occasion as part of their event activities. Our standard crew are not able to provide supervision. Camping areas and toilets are not supervised.		*When attending the event, carers must ensure that children are adequately supervised by themselves or by another responsible adult acting on their behalf. Our cleared crew will offer to act in this capacity upon occasion as part of their event activities. Our standard crew are not able to provide supervision. Camping areas and toilets are not supervised.
	*The event follows a strict non-discrimination policy and all participants are treated equally irrespective of race, gender, religion, physical/mental disability, sexual orientation, age or ethnic origin.		*The event follows a strict non-discrimination policy and all participants are treated equally irrespective of race, gender, religion, physical/mental disability, sexual orientation, age or ethnic origin.

Delvy: CRB change

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CRB change

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	*The event aims to provide a safe environment for children to enjoy live roleplaying alongside participants of all ages, as far as is reasonable and practicable, but it is not a child care organisation in the full meaning of the Protection of Children Act 1999.		*The event aims to provide a safe environment for children to enjoy live roleplaying alongside participants of all ages, as far as is reasonable and practicable, but it is not a child care organisation in the full meaning of the Protection of Children Act 1999.
	*Carers are reminded that the physical and emotional safety of children together with their belongings remains their responsibility during the event. All carers should ensure that they are familiar with any activities their dependents are engaging in before allowing them to participate.		*Carers are reminded that the physical and emotional safety of children together with their belongings remains their responsibility during the event. All carers should ensure that they are familiar with any activities their dependents are engaging in before allowing them to participate.
	*All those who assist in running the event are volunteers. They are recruited upon recommendation by those who manage the event as professional people in their own right and/or supporters of the event with good character. The event holds contact details for all personnel, but standard crew are not processed or cleared by the Criminal Records Bureau.		*All those who assist in running the event are volunteers. They are recruited upon recommendation by those who manage the event as professional people in their own right and/or supporters of the event with good character. The event holds contact details for all personnel, but standard crew are not processed or cleared by the Disclosure and Barring Service (previously called the Criminal Records Bureau).
	*Those crew who will be engaging in live roleplay activities directed at children will be cleared by Profound Decisions through the ~~Criminal Records Bureau~~. Other crew will not have any responsibility for children at any time and will not be cleared through the ~~Criminal Records Bureau~~. Our ~~CRB~~ checked crew will be clearly identifiable.		*Those crew who will be engaging in live roleplay activities directed at children will be cleared by Profound Decisions through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Other crew will not have any responsibility for children at any time and will not be cleared through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Our DBS checked crew will be clearly identifiable.
	*When attending the event, carers must ensure that children are adequately supervised by themselves or by another responsible adult acting on their behalf. Our cleared crew will offer to act in this capacity upon occasion as part of their event activities. Our standard crew are not able to provide supervision. Camping areas and toilets are not supervised.		*When attending the event, carers must ensure that children are adequately supervised by themselves or by another responsible adult acting on their behalf. Our cleared crew will offer to act in this capacity upon occasion as part of their event activities. Our standard crew are not able to provide supervision. Camping areas and toilets are not supervised.
	*The event follows a strict non-discrimination policy and all participants are treated equally irrespective of race, gender, religion, physical/mental disability, sexual orientation, age or ethnic origin.		*The event follows a strict non-discrimination policy and all participants are treated equally irrespective of race, gender, religion, physical/mental disability, sexual orientation, age or ethnic origin.

Delvy at 20:26, 8 September 2012

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	*All those who assist in running the event are volunteers. They are recruited upon recommendation by those who manage the event as professional people in their own right and/or supporters of the event with good character. The event holds contact details for all personnel, but standard crew are not processed or cleared by the Criminal Records Bureau.		*All those who assist in running the event are volunteers. They are recruited upon recommendation by those who manage the event as professional people in their own right and/or supporters of the event with good character. The event holds contact details for all personnel, but standard crew are not processed or cleared by the Criminal Records Bureau.
	*Those crew who will be engaging in live roleplay activities directed at children will be cleared by Profound Decisions through the Criminal Records Bureau. Other crew will not have any responsibility for children at any time and will not be cleared through the Criminal Records Bureau. Our CRB checked crew will be clearly identifiable.		*Those crew who will be engaging in live roleplay activities directed at children will be cleared by Profound Decisions through the Criminal Records Bureau. Other crew will not have any responsibility for children at any time and will not be cleared through the Criminal Records Bureau. Our CRB checked crew will be clearly identifiable.
	*When attending the event, carers must ensure that children are adequately supervised by themselves or by another responsible adult acting on their behalf. Our cleared crew will offer to act in this capacity upon ~~occassion~~ as part of their event activities. Our standard crew are not able to provide supervision. Camping areas and toilets are not supervised.		*When attending the event, carers must ensure that children are adequately supervised by themselves or by another responsible adult acting on their behalf. Our cleared crew will offer to act in this capacity upon occasion as part of their event activities. Our standard crew are not able to provide supervision. Camping areas and toilets are not supervised.
	*The event follows a strict non-discrimination policy and all participants are treated equally irrespective of race, gender, religion, physical/mental disability, sexual orientation, age or ethnic origin.		*The event follows a strict non-discrimination policy and all participants are treated equally irrespective of race, gender, religion, physical/mental disability, sexual orientation, age or ethnic origin.
	*In the event of a problem, any member of crew may be approached and, if not able to deal with the problem themselves, they will contact somebody who is able to help. All problems will be dealt with sympathetically and discreetly, and will be properly documented where that is appropriate.		*In the event of a problem, any member of crew may be approached and, if not able to deal with the problem themselves, they will contact somebody who is able to help. All problems will be dealt with sympathetically and discreetly, and will be properly documented where that is appropriate.
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	Note - scope for abuse will be minimized if the event is run with the safety of all its members in mind and sensible steps are taken in dealings with children. If an allegation is made, or concerns are raised, they should – with minimum delay – be brought to the attention of one of the persons named at the end of this document.		Note - scope for abuse will be minimized if the event is run with the safety of all its members in mind and sensible steps are taken in dealings with children. If an allegation is made, or concerns are raised, they should – with minimum delay – be brought to the attention of one of the persons named at the end of this document.

	==~~Defintions~~ of Abuse==		==Definitions of Abuse==
	The following definitions of child abuse are taken from the HM Government publication “Working Together to Safeguard Children” 2006.		The following definitions of child abuse are taken from the HM Government publication “Working Together to Safeguard Children” 2006.

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	*Never attempt to carry out an investigation of suspected or alleged abuse by interviewing people etc. yourself; you could cause more damage and spoil possible criminal proceedings. That is a task for a professional person working with a Child Protection agency, and would follow a referral from the event’s nominated child protection officer.		*Never attempt to carry out an investigation of suspected or alleged abuse by interviewing people etc. yourself; you could cause more damage and spoil possible criminal proceedings. That is a task for a professional person working with a Child Protection agency, and would follow a referral from the event’s nominated child protection officer.

	==~~Noiminated~~ child protection officers==		==Nominated child protection officers==
	The event officers who need to know about any allegation of child abuse and who are responsible for taking any necessary action are:		The event officers who need to know about any allegation of child abuse and who are responsible for taking any necessary action are:
	*Matthew Pennington.		*Matthew Pennington.