Child protection standards for children

1. You have rights

• You have the right to respect, peace and safety.
• You have the right to say “no” if someone’s behaviour or touch makes you uncomfortable – unless an adult has to act to protect someone’s life or health.
• You have the right to ask questions and say when you do not understand something.
• You have the right to ask a trusted adult for help.
• No one may hit you, push you, make fun of you, humiliate you, frighten you or force you into sexual behaviour or any other behaviour you do not want.

2. How should adults at Masters&More behave?

• They should speak to you calmly and respectfully.
• They must not insult you, shame you, make fun of you or use violence against you.
• They should not ask you to keep something about your contact with them secret if it could make you feel worried or uncomfortable.
• They should not start a secret private relationship with you on social media or send you private messages unrelated to learning.
• They may give you physical help only when it is needed, safe and appropriate to the situation.
• They should protect your privacy, your image and your personal information.

3. How do we treat one another?

• We do not hit, push or hurt other people.
• We do not insult, make fun of or exclude others.
• We do not take or damage other people’s belongings.
• We do not take or publish photos or videos of other people without consent or another lawful reason.
• We do not cyberbully or send content that humiliates or frightens others.
• If there is a conflict, we ask an adult for help instead of responding with violence.

If someone repeatedly breaks these rules or their behaviour puts others at risk, adults at Masters&More will talk to them and may contact their parent or guardian so that they can work together to keep everyone safe.

If someone’s behaviour creates an immediate danger, an adult may stop that person from taking part in that particular class. If serious breaches continue, Masters&More may take further action in accordance with the School’s Terms and Conditions.

• No one may be humiliated, mocked or treated unfairly as part of this process. Adults should take the child’s age, needs and circumstances into account.

4. The Internet and online classes

• Do not give your password to anyone.
• Do not send intimate photos or materials, even if someone asks you to.
• If someone online frightens or blackmails you, asks you to keep secrets or behaves sexually towards you, tell a trusted adult.
• Do not share class links or passwords with people who should not take part in the class.

5. What should you do if something is wrong?

You can tell your teacher, a member of the office team, the owner of Masters&More or another adult you trust. You only need to say as much as you can. You do not need special words and you do not need to fill in a form.

• You can say: “I need help”, “I don’t feel safe”, “Someone is hurting me”, or simply explain what happened.
• If the first person does not help you, tell another trusted adult.
• If the matter concerns the person who receives safeguarding reports at Masters&More, tell another trusted adult or use one of the external sources of help listed at the end of this document.
• If you see another child being hurt, you can report that too.
• An adult should not promise to keep everything secret. If you need protection, they may need to tell people who can help you.

6. What will Masters&More do after a report?

• First, we will make sure you are safe.
• We will listen to you without blaming you or putting pressure on you.
• We will share information only with people who need to know it in order to help you or fulfil a legal duty.
• If the situation is serious, Masters&More may contact your parent/guardian, the Police, a court or another organisation that can help keep you safe.
• If your report concerns someone from Masters&More, you do not have to discuss your report with that person.

7. For younger children – 6 very simple rules

1. No one is allowed to hurt you.
2. You can say “no” when you do not like something.
3. If you are scared or worried, tell an adult you trust.
4. You do not have to keep something secret if it makes you feel bad.
5. Do not hurt other children either.
6. If someone needs help, call an adult.

8. Where can you find the full rules?

The full Masters&More Standards for the Protection of Minors are available on the Masters&More website and at the School’s premises. You can ask an adult to read them with you and explain anything you do not understand.

At Masters&More, you can report a problem to Elżbieta Jaroszewicz – the owner and Child Safeguarding Coordinator – or to a member of the Masters&More office team. You can also call 607 577 585 or email biuro@mastersandmore.info. If the matter concerns Elżbieta Jaroszewicz, tell another trusted adult or use one of the external sources of help.

9. Where can you get help outside Masters&More?

• 116 111 – Child and Youth Helpline – free and available 24 hours a day.
• 800 12 12 12 – Children’s Helpline of the Polish Commissioner for Children’s Rights – free and available 24 hours a day.
• 112 – emergency number in situations of immediate danger to life, health or safety.
• This version is effective from the date of adoption and publication.
• This English version is provided for information purposes. In the event of any discrepancy, the Polish version shall prevail.