Every learner and young person has the right to feel safe, valued and supported. Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do and underpins every decision we make.
We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where learners and young people aged 11-16 and 16+ can thrive, knowing there is always a trusted adult ready to listen, support and protect them. Every member of our team understands that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and is dedicated to promoting the welfare of every learner.
Our commitment
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Keeping learners safe from abuse and harm.
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Promoting positive mental health, wellbeing and resilience.
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Listening to learners and ensuring their voices are heard.
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Working closely with families, schools, local authorities and partner agencies.
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Acting quickly and appropriately whenever a safeguarding concern is identified.
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Creating a culture where learners feel safe, respected and able to achieve their full potential.
Prevent
Protecting learners/ young people from radicalisation and extremism forms part of our wider safeguarding responsibilities.
Through our curriculum and daily practice, we help learners/ young people develop the knowledge, confidence and critical thinking skills to stay safe online, recognise harmful influences, respect others and make informed, positive choices. We actively promote the values of respect, tolerance, democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law, preparing learners / young people to participate safely and positively in modern society.
The Building Futures Together Approach
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Robust safer recruitment and enhanced DBS checks.
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Regular safeguarding and Prevent training for all staff
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Strong attendance, welfare and behaviour monitoring.
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Online safety education and risk management.
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Clear safeguarding procedures and effective multi-agency working
Our promise
We believe every learner and young person deserves to feel safe, heard and respected.
Keeping learners safe from harm is not simply our responsibility-it is our greatest priority and the foundation upon which every learner can grow, succeed and achieve their potential.
Safeguarding and Prevent Policy
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Get in-touch
Our designated Safeguarding Officers are here to listen and support you. If you have a worry or concern you'd like to talk through, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the safeguarding team.
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