Safeguarding

The purpose of this safeguarding policy is:

• to protect the children and young people who receive tutoring services from harm;

• to respond to any allegations and/or any concerns relating to the welfare of a child or young adult receiving tuition services;

• to state the ongoing training Amy the English Tutor will undertake to ensure that safeguarding protocols are up-to-date and understood by all.

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This policy will be reviewed and updated on an annual basis or earlier if there is a change in safeguarding protocols.

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Responsibilities

 

Amy the English Tutor recognises that she has a responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of her students.

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This responsibility includes:

• having a DBS check completed each year;

• undertaking appropriate safeguarding training;

• endeavouring to keep up-to-date with any new information about safeguarding and child protection and updating this policy accordingly to include any changes;

• reporting safeguarding concerns correctly to the relevant bodies, following the Local Authority Board (LAB) procedures.

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Reporting concerns

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The following steps will be taken if (a) a child reports that they are being abused or (b) Amy the English Tutor suspects that there are safeguarding concerns for a child.

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If a student tells Amy the English Tutor that they or another child is being abused, she will:

• show that she has heard what they are saying, and take their allegations seriously;

• encourage the child to talk, without prompting them or asking them leading questions;

• allow them to talk uninterrupted when recalling significant events;

• avoid making a child repeat their account;

• reassure the child that they can tell her anything that is worrying them;

• be honest with the child that she cannot promise to keep anything a secret because some things have to be passed on in order to keep them safe;

• explain what actions will be taken, in a way that is appropriate to the age and understanding of the child;

• record what has been said, as soon as possible, using exact words where possible;

• make a note of the date, time, place and people who were present during the disclosure;

• contact the Safeguarding Lead for the relevant Local Authority/CADS if based in Norwich (0344 800 8020).

• call the police if she suspects that the child is in immediate danger.

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If Amy the English Tutor suspects that there are safeguarding concerns for a child, she will:

• contact parents/carer if deemed appropriate;

• contact the Safeguarding Lead for the relevant Local Authority/CADS if based in Norwich (0344 800 8020);

• call the police if she suspects that the child is in immediate danger.