1. Notes for Staff on SafeguardingBy
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2. Safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults is the responsibility of everyone at Pathway Group
We have a duty to promote and ensure the well-being and safety of Learners that are doing programmes with us

3. Definitions A child is any Learner under the age of 18
A vulnerable adult is a Learner over the age of 18 who because of physical or mental impairment may not be able to make informed choices or be able to protect themselves from abuse

4. What are your responsibilities?
You must be aware of the possibility of abuse and to the idea that it can and does happen to our Learners
If you see or hear something that makes you think a young person or vulnerable adult is being abused you must report it

5. What is abuse? Abuse can fall into the following categories
Physical
Emotional
Sexual
Neglect
Also watch out for inappropriate relationships between younger and older Learners or other adults

6. What to do if a Learner discloses to you?
Do not promise confidentiality – you have a duty to report actual or suspected abuse and must tell someone else
Listen carefully and stay calm
Take what they are saying seriously and signal that it is important
Try not to ask further questions – it is not your duty to investigate

7. If appropriate record the information.
Tell the Learner that to help him or her you will need to speak to someone else in the business
If appropriate record the information.
Contact your Designated Safeguarding Officer (see PathwayDirect)
Posters and cards will also display this information

8. Respect the dignity of the Learner and treat the information carefully and with respect
Do not discuss the disclosure with other members of your team or staff other than your designated safeguarder
If the Learner is 14-16, then our Safeguarders will liaise with the Child Protection Officer at their school

9. Designated Safeguarders
Designated Senior Person/Lead Safeguarder (DSO): Martin Chandler
Deputy Safeguarder: Sajad Ali

10. Contact one of the team
If you want to talk about any concerns you have in relation to actual or potential abuse
If you are worried that a young person or vulnerable adult may be at risk of harm

11. Protect yourself against allegations of abuse
Do not give out personal information about yourself, your mobile phone number or join social network sites with your Learners (unless workbased)
Make sure your conduct is appropriate to the situation and can always be justified
If possible (eg individual tutorials) avoid situations that leave you vulnerable or open to misunderstanding or misinterpretation. Be open with Learners about what you are doing and why.

12. Develop positive relationships through mutual respect and setting and maintaining high standards

13. Remember Use support mechanisms from the rest of the business.
Policies and procedures are on PathwayDirect
Share resources and contacts – please add relevant documents/links/resources to Pathway Direct pages.
Don’t work in isolation.

14. Ensure you have undertaken your safeguarding training according to your job role
Level 3 for designated Senior Person;
New staff should complete required level of training within 2 weeks of start date – HR to monitor
Initial training can be accessed through Pathway Direct, level 3 through identified training programmes