Bridgepoint Learning CIC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people who attend our hub or participate in our activities. We believe every child has the right to feel safe, respected and supported.
Our community hub has been created to provide a safe, inclusive environment for children and young people, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those who may be home educated or currently out of education.
Bridgepoint Learning CIC is committed to:
• Creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for children and families
• Promoting the wellbeing and safety of every child who attends our activities
• Listening to children and taking their concerns seriously
• Responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns
• Following safeguarding guidance and best practice within the UK
Bridgepoint Learning CIC has a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) responsible for safeguarding and child protection.
Designated Safeguarding Lead:
Charlotte Ujvari
Director – Bridgepoint Learning CIC
The Designated Safeguarding Lead is responsible for responding to safeguarding concerns, maintaining safeguarding procedures within the organisation and ensuring appropriate action is taken where necessary.
The Designated Safeguarding Lead has completed recognised safeguarding training including:
• NCFE CACHE Level 2 Safeguarding and Prevent
• Safeguarding and child protection training through the NSPCC
• Additional safeguarding training relating to recognising and responding to abuse
Safeguarding knowledge and training will be kept up to date in line with current safeguarding guidance and best practice.
To ensure the safety of children and young people:
• Staff and volunteers are expected to follow safe working practices
• Appropriate supervision is maintained during activities
• Safeguarding concerns are recorded and acted upon appropriately
• Individuals working with children are expected to behave in a safe, respectful and appropriate manner
Any safeguarding concerns relating to a child’s welfare will be taken seriously and recorded appropriately.
Where necessary, concerns may be referred to relevant safeguarding authorities or services in line with safeguarding procedures and UK child protection guidance.
Bridgepoint Learning CIC encourages staff, volunteers and anyone connected with the organisation to raise concerns if they believe a child may be at risk, or if safeguarding practices are not being followed.
Concerns can be raised directly with the Designated Safeguarding Lead. All concerns will be taken seriously and handled appropriately.
No individual will be treated unfairly for raising a genuine safeguarding concern.
Bridgepoint Learning CIC aims to create a culture where safeguarding is always a priority and where children, families, staff and volunteers feel confident that concerns will be listened to and addressed appropriately.
Bridgepoint Learning CIC
Bridgepoint Learning CIC is committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for children, families, staff and volunteers.
All individuals attending or participating in activities within the hub are expected to follow this code of conduct.
Everyone within the hub is expected to:
• Treat others with kindness and respect
• Support an inclusive environment for children with SEND
• Respect differences, abilities and individual needs
Participants, families and visitors are expected to:
• Follow guidance from staff or session leaders
• Use equipment and facilities safely
• Respect the hub space and property of others
To help keep children safe:
• Children must remain supervised as appropriate during activities
• Concerns about safety or wellbeing should be reported to staff immediately
• Unsafe or inappropriate behaviour may result in individuals being asked to leave a session or activity
Bridgepoint Learning CIC aims to create a welcoming and supportive space for families. We ask everyone to contribute to maintaining a positive and respectful atmosphere where children feel comfortable and supported.