SAFEGUARDING

Every workplace has a legal responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children & vulnerable adults.

Safeguarding means:

Protecting children from abuse and maltreatment.
Preventing harm to children's health or development.
Ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care.
Taking action to enable all children and young people to have the best outcomes.

Support contact numbers:

NHS - 111
Police - 999
NSPCC Hear2Help Young People Service - 01733 207620
NSPCC free helpline - 0808 800 5000
Children's Safeguarding Team, Health - 01480 418633
Aspire Drug and Alcohol Service - 07780495317
Special Education Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) - 01223 699211

Helpful websites:

Kidscape (preventing bullying and child abuse) -

Think U know (internet safety) -

The Kite Trust (gender and sexuality support) -

MIND (mental health issues) -

Cambs Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence -

Womens Aid (against domestic violence) -

Against Violence and Abuse -

You can find the list of possible concerns (definitions and signs) here:

click here for the PDF

If you have any concerns or for further support, please contact:

Ben Martin

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Liz Howarth

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Dave Mortimer

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Alternatively you can use our secure e-mail to contact us:

Take a look at our Safeguarding Policy linked below for a more in-depth understanding of how Safeguarding works in the workplace.

Safeguarding Booklet

Safeguarding Policy

Addendum for All Policy