Cardiff INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

 Ensuring safety is of utmost importance to us, which is why we have a proficient and expertly trained Safeguarding officer who is well-equipped to handle any suspicions, disclosures, or observations of abuse ensuring the following when applicable:

1. A positive approach to creating a culture and environment in which safeguarding is a priority: This means actively promoting a culture where safeguarding is seen as important, and where all individuals understand their role in creating a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults.
2. Taking all appropriate actions to address concerns about welfare: This means taking seriously any concerns that are raised about the welfare of children or vulnerable adults, and taking appropriate action to address these concerns.
3. Working in full partnership with other local agencies: This means working collaboratively with other agencies involved in safeguarding, such as social services, police, and healthcare providers, to ensure a coordinated approach to safeguarding.
4. Planning, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing policies and procedures: This means having a robust framework of policies and procedures in place that are regularly reviewed and updated, and ensuring that these policies and procedures are being followed and adhered to in practice.

 The UK GDPR, which incorporated the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2018, sets out strict rules for organizations that handle personal data. With the UK's exit from the EU, it is now vital for all organizations to ensure they are aware of the regulations and maintain compliance  

To ensure our compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we take the protection of your personal data seriously. We have Data Protection processes in place and we conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments to identify and mitigate potential privacy risks. 

We obtain proper consent from individuals for the processing of their personal data, ensure data accuracy, and implement appropriate measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access or damage. 

We promptly respond to requests from individuals regarding their personal data, report any personal data breaches to the relevant authorities, and continuously review and update our policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GDPR. Our commitment to GDPR compliance aims to safeguard your personal data to the fullest extent possible