Training 2000 Safeguarding Policy

Training 2000 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff, sub contractors, employers, visitors and other learners to share this commitment.

We aim to create and maintain a safe environment where all learners feel safe, secure and valued and know they will be listened to and taken seriously.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and in particular young people and vulnerable adults goes beyond implementing basic child protection procedures. Safeguarding is an integral part of all activities and functions of Training 2000 and it extends to our staff and the charity’s property and assets. This policy complements and supports other relevant policies and procedures.

We believe that all learners have the right to be protected from harm, abuse or exploitation irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation, 

Board members, directors, managers and staff understand the importance of working in partnership with learners, parents/carers, employers and other agencies in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of learners.

We will endeavour to safeguard learners by:

• valuing them, listening to and respecting them. 
• involving them in decisions which affect them. 
• ensuring all concerned are aware of and committed to the safeguarding policy and child protection procedures. 
• providing a safe environment for learners. 
• sharing information about concerns with relevant agencies. 
• recruiting staff safely, ensuring all necessary checks are made. 
• adopting a code of conduct for all staff. 
• providing effective management through induction, support and training. 
• ensuring staff understand about ‘whistle blowing’. 
• dealing appropriately with allegations/concerns about staff.

S GRAY
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
2 June 2010