Guidance on Duty of Care and Child Safeguarding Protocols

This document is a guidance note that outlines the protocols for duty of care and child safeguarding in production settings. It emphasizes the necessity of developing a Casting Protocol and a Filming Protocol, which must be reviewed by Content & Legal and the Senior Director of Contributor Care after conducting a contributor care risk assessment. The protocols aim to ensure that production team members are informed about compliance requirements and processes. The document details the specific measures required for duty of care and child safeguarding, including informed consent processes, risk assessments, and the necessity of background checks. It also discusses the responsibilities of production companies towards contributors under the age of 18 and adult contributors, highlighting the importance of safeguarding policies, risk assessments, and training for the production team. The guidance serves as a framework to manage foreseeable concerns and mitigate potential legal or business risks associated with production.