Safeguarding

"No child left behind."

Safeguarding statement

At Innovate Dorset Ltd, we believe that every child and vulnerable adult has the right to live free from harm, abuse, and exploitation, regardless of age, ability, race, religion, gender, or sexuality.

We recognise our responsibility to safeguard those we work with, and that an essential part of our practice is working in partnership with other agencies to provide parents, staff, and volunteers with these principles that guide our approach to child protection and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

We ensure our practice protects those who receive support from Innovate Dorset Ltd, developing a safer environment for all.

"To this end, Innovate Dorset pleadges to be courageous, forthcoming, and clear when upholding the standards to which we work."

Kevin Tatchell. August 2024

Those with roles and responsibilities for safeguarding at Innovate Dorset are detailed below:

Designated Safeguarding Officer |

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer |

Sam Thomas, company DSL

Simon Keys, company DDSL

Aaron Scott, company DDSL

SAM THOMAS

Company Designated Safeguard Lead

s.thomas@innovatedorset.co.uk

07706 309752

01202 885511

SAFEGUARDING POLICY

SIMON KEYS

Deputy Designated Safeguard Lead

s.keys@innovatedorset.co.uk

07706 309743

01202 885511

SAFEGUARDING STANDARDS

AARON SCOTT

Deputy Designated Safeguard Lead

a.scott@innovatedorset.co.uk

07923 211898

01202 885511

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Safer Recruitment Policy

DSL Roles and Responsibilities

THESE SITES ARE NOT OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY INNOVATE DORST LTD. and IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONTENT OR PART OF THESE SITES.

Childline

NSPCC

CEOP

You can talk to us about anything. - No problem is too big or too small.

You can always talk to NSPCC if you’re worried about a child.

Contact their helpline and speak to one of our trained counsellors for information and advice.

When it is identified, Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation should be reported to your local Police to enable effective safeguarding of potential victims and investigation of suspected criminal activity.

We actively support the Government's Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism. And include the requirement for staff to have read and agreed to the Government KCSIE 2024 Part One (Keeping Children Safe in Education) as part of our induction process for new staff.

Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child's welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child's welfare.