Legal

Safeguarding Policy

Last updated: [INSERT DATE]

Policy statement

[A short, plain statement of commitment – that the wellbeing and safety of every child in Succeed 11+’s care is the top priority, and that this policy applies to all staff, tutors and volunteers who come into contact with children through the business.]

Who this policy applies to

[List everyone covered – tutors, exam invigilators, course leaders, any admin staff who may be present at venues, and anyone else who has contact with children during mocks, courses, or events.]

Legal framework

[Reference the relevant legislation and guidance this policy is built on – typically the Children Act 1989/2004, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and Working Together to Safeguard Children. A solicitor or safeguarding consultant can confirm exactly which apply to a private tutoring/exam business specifically.]

Designated Safeguarding Lead

[Name the person responsible for safeguarding decisions within the business, their contact details, and what happens if they’re unavailable, i.e. who the deputy or backup contact is.]

Recruitment and vetting of staff

[Describe the actual vetting process – DBS check requirements and how current they must be, reference checks, First Aid certification where relevant. The FAQ page already states staff are DBS checked and at least one first-aid trained staff member is present at mocks – this section should describe the real process behind that, not just repeat the claim.]

Code of conduct

[Expected behaviour for anyone working with children – appropriate physical contact, one-to-one contact rules, use of photography or recording, communication with children outside sessions, and anything specific to how mocks/courses are run.]

Recognising signs of abuse or neglect

[Brief, plain-language guidance for staff on what might indicate a child is at risk – this is usually adapted from established NSPCC or local authority guidance rather than written from scratch.]

Reporting a concern

[Clear step-by-step process for what a member of staff does if they have a concern about a child – who to tell, how quickly, what gets recorded, and what happens next. Also cover how a parent or member of the public can raise a concern.]

Confidentiality and information sharing

[How safeguarding information is recorded, stored securely, and when/how it may need to be shared with external agencies such as social services or the police.]

Training

[What safeguarding training staff receive, how often it’s refreshed, and who delivers it.]

Policy review

[How often this policy is reviewed and by whom.]

Contact

[Contact details for the Designated Safeguarding Lead, and/or a general safeguarding email address if separate from general enquiries.]