Safeguarding
Our Safeguarding Commitment
Safeguarding is one of the most important parts of what we do, therefore we are robust with the processes surrounding this.
What safeguarding means to us.
Preventing harm
Preventing harm to children’s health or development.
Protection from abuse
Protecting children from abuse and maltreatment.
Safe & effective care
Ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care.
Enabling best outcomes
Taking action to enable all children and young people to have the best outcomes.
Trained & Developing
All staff receive ongoing training and professional development to safeguard the young people in our care.
Always Accessible
An open-door policy, and a dedicated key worker every student can contact whenever they need to.
Rigorous Recruitment
Safer-recruitment-trained interview panels, verified references, and Enhanced DBS checks for every staff member.
Clear Leadership
An experienced DSL coordinating safeguarding across sites, staff, students, families and outside agencies.
Constant Vigilance
Our DSL is supported by the DDSL
We take safeguarding very seriously and adhere to strict policies and legal duties.
All of our incidents and safeguarding concerns are logged on My Concern. A safe and secure system which is highly regulated.
We also follow all guidance set out by the United Kingdom Government, Department For Education (DFE). Keeping children safe in education
Some key safeguarding areas
Abuse
Radicalisation
Missing from Care or Education
Bullying & Cyber-bullying
County Lines & Exploitation
Domestic Abuse
Child Sexual Exploitation
FGM