Will you stop my child if they try to leave the session part way through, even if I’ve told them to stay in the building?

As a general rule we are an open access youth club meaning young people are free to come and go as they wish.

Some parents/caregivers are happy for their child/children to leave the session early or to go to the local shops. However, some parents/caregivers may prefer their child/children remain in the building throughout the session. Where we have been made aware of this, we will encourage the young person to wait with us whilst we contact a parent or carer to confirm if they are allowed to leave. We are unable to physically stop someone leaving the building, and if a child leaves without permission we will contact a parent/caregiver/emergency contact as soon as possible.