OUR POLICIES
Somerset Youth Theatre is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment where young people can express themselves, develop their creativity, and build confidence through the performing arts. Our policies and procedures are designed to ensure the wellbeing, safety, and fair treatment of all participants, staff, and volunteers. They outline our commitment to safeguarding, equality, health and safety, data protection, and best practice in all aspects of our work. SYT regularly reviews these policies to maintain high standards of professionalism, transparency, and care in everything we do.
Safeguarding Policy
SYT is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children, young people, and adults involved in its work. Everyone has a right to be protected from harm, and safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. The policy outlines procedures for safe recruitment, reporting concerns, handling disclosures, and maintaining safe, respectful conduct across all activities.
Privacy Policy
Our mission is to create safe spaces where young people can explore, create and find their voice through theatre and the arts. This document outlines how and why we collect your information and how we protect it.
Accessibility and Sustainability
This policy is currently undergoing approval and will appear as soon as possible.
Complaints Policy
SYT welcomes feedback and takes all complaints seriously. This policy explains how individuals can raise concerns about SYT’s services, staff, or procedures. Complaints are handled in two clear stages, ensuring fair and timely resolution, and all voices are treated with respect and equality throughout the process.
Keeping Ourselves Safe Online at SYT
This policy ensures that everyone participating in SYT’s online activities does so in a safe, respectful, and secure environment. It sets clear behaviour expectations for children, young people, staff, and volunteers when using digital platforms, and includes guidance for online sessions, pre-recorded content, and reporting concerns.
SYT Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Pledge
SYT believes theatre belongs to everyone. This pledge commits to creating inclusive, accessible, and neuro-affirming spaces where every child and young person feels valued. It celebrates diversity, promotes equal opportunities, and works to remove barriers to participation in all SYT activities.
Code of Conduct
How we work together: Refining the SYT Way
The Social GRACES refers to the way in which we are all different: Gender, Gender
Identity, Geography, Race, Religion, Ability and Disability, Age, Appearance, Caste,
Class, Economics, Education, Employment, Ethnicity, Sexuality, Sexual Orientation,
Spirituality
Cookie Policy
Our mission is to create safe spaces where young people can explore, create and find their voice through theatre and the arts. This policy outlines how we use Cookies and similar technologies on our website and via our online services.