Safeguarding Policy Statement Dec 2024
I Love to Learn Professional Tuition
Safeguarding Policy Statement
I Love To Learn aims to provide a safe environment for all children and adults. The purpose of this policy statement is: • to protect children and young people who receive ‘I Love to Learn Professional Tuition’s services from harm. This includes the children of adults who use our services
If the CPL is unavailable, the individual must directly contact MASH or emergency services and inform the CPL as soon as possible.
Contact Information for MASH (Portsmouth):
- Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH):
- Phone: 023 9268 8793 (Office Hours)
- Out of Hours: 0300 555 1373
- Email: mash@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Allegations Against Staff
- Low-Level Concerns:
- Report to the CPL or directly to the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO).
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure investigations are handled sensitively.
- Serious Allegations:
- Refer immediately to LADO.
- The staff member may be suspended pending investigation, in accordance with LADO guidance.
Contact Information for LADO (Portsmouth):
- Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO):
- Phone: 023 9268 8740
- Email: lado@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Child-on-Child Abuse Policy
- ILTL has zero tolerance for any form of child-on-child abuse, including bullying, physical harm, and cyberbullying.
- All incidents must be reported to the CPL for appropriate intervention, which may involve external referrals to relevant agencies.
- Preventative measures include awareness training for staff and creating an environment where children feel safe to report concerns.
Safer Recruitment Policy and Volunteers
- Recruitment Steps:
- All positions include safeguarding responsibilities in job descriptions.
- Comprehensive checks, including enhanced DBS, references, and interviews, are mandatory.
- Annual DBS renewals through the update service are required for all staff and volunteers.
- Volunteers:
- Volunteers are closely supervised and must adhere to safeguarding policies.
- Safeguarding induction is provided prior to engagement.
Whistleblowing Policy
- ILTL encourages staff and volunteers to report concerns about unsafe practices or misconduct.
- Reports can be made anonymously to the CPL or an external organization, such as the NSPCC helpline.
- No individual will face repercussions for raising genuine concerns in good faith.
- Support mechanisms include access to the CPL, confidential discussions, and external resources.
Safeguarding Policy
Policy Statement
I Love To Learn Professional Tuition Centres (ILTL) is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This policy provides a framework to ensure a safe environment and clear procedures for safeguarding, in alignment with the Child Protection Policy.
Scope
This safeguarding policy is inclusive of:
- Clear guidance on how to report incidents to the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).
- A child-on-child abuse policy.
- Procedures for safeguarding concerns or allegations made about staff, including low-level concerns, and reference to the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) policy.
- A safer recruitment policy and use of volunteers.
- A whistleblowing policy, including support mechanisms.
- Reference to the Child Protection Policy and Child Protection Statement.
Reporting Safeguarding Concerns
Reporting to MASH
- Any safeguarding concerns should be immediately reported to the designated Child Protection Lead (CPL).
- An Incident Report Form must be completed to document observations or disclosures.
- The CPL will assess and refer concerns to MASH without delay.
Contact Information for Whistleblowing and Support:
- NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000
- Portsmouth City Council Whistleblowing Hotline: 023 9283 4702
Reference to the Child Protection Policy
This safeguarding policy should be read in conjunction with the ILTL Child Protection Policy, which provides detailed procedures on:
- Types of abuse and indicators.
- Dealing with disclosures.
- Procedures for responding to concerns or allegations.
- Data protection and confidentiality.
- Anti-bullying and online safety.
Review and Monitoring
This policy is reviewed annually or sooner if required by legislative changes.
Last Reviewed: 03/10/22
Designated Child Protection Lead: Linda Jones
Contact Information:
- Email: tutors@ilovetolearn.co.uk
- CPL Phone: 023 9273 1234 (example direct contact)
Signed:
Linda Jones
Child Protection Lead
Date: 01/01/25
Contact details Nominated child protection lead Name: Linda Jones tutors@ilovetolearn.co.uk:
NSPCC Helpline 0808 800 5000
We are committed to reviewing our policy and good practice annually. This policy was last reviewed on: ………………4/9/22…………………………(date)
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Date: …………………………4/9/22………………………………………………
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