Keeping Children Safe
Comes First.
Every child deserves a safe, positive and inclusive environment where they can play, learn, grow and develop confidence. Safeguarding sits at the heart of everything we do at Schoolz Out.
Trusted Team. THE SCHOOLZ OUT STANDARD
Safeguarding Is
Everyone's Responsibility.
We believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued and supported while taking part in Schoolz Out provision.
Everyone working with Schoolz Out has a responsibility to protect children from harm, promote their welfare and speak up when something doesn't feel right.
Protect
Protect children from harm and put their safety and welfare first.
Listen
Listen to children and value what they tell us.
Support
Support children's wellbeing and development within positive environments.
Empower
Help children build confidence and reach their potential.
Everyone Has
a Part to Play.
Safeguarding isn't the responsibility of one person. It runs through the whole Schoolz Out team.
Safeguarding Lead
The Designated Safeguarding Lead leads safeguarding across Schoolz Out and supports the team with concerns.
- Manage safeguarding concerns
- Support coaches and staff
- Contact external agencies where required
- Maintain confidential records
- Support staff safeguarding training
Coaches & Staff
Every team member has a responsibility to help protect children and create safe, positive environments.
- Recognise possible concerns
- Listen and reassure children
- Report concerns to the DSL
- Follow safeguarding procedures
- Maintain professional standards
Everyone
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We all play a part in helping to keep children safe.
- Put children's welfare first
- Treat everyone with respect
- Speak up about concerns
- Promote kindness and inclusion
- Work together to keep children safe
Every Concern
Matters.
When a safeguarding concern is identified, Schoolz Out follows a clear process so information is recorded, shared and acted on appropriately.
Concern Identified
A member of staff notices a concern or a child shares information.
Listen & Reassure
The child is listened to calmly and reassured that they have done the right thing.
Record Information
Relevant information is recorded accurately using Schoolz Out procedures.
Report to DSL
The concern is shared with the Designated Safeguarding Lead as soon as possible.
Next Actions
The DSL reviews the information and contacts appropriate external support services if required.
Listen. Record.
Report. Support.
When a child shares a concern, our role is to listen, reassure them and take the correct action.
Schoolz Out staff do not investigate safeguarding disclosures themselves. Concerns are recorded accurately and passed through the correct safeguarding process.
Staff Should
- Stay calm
- Listen carefully
- Allow the child to speak freely
- Reassure them
- Explain what happens next
- Record information accurately
- Report concerns promptly
Staff Should Not
- Promise confidentiality
- Ask leading questions
- Investigate themselves
- Challenge the child's account
- Share information unnecessarily
- Delay reporting concerns
Speak Up.
Act Safely.
Schoolz Out promotes an open culture where concerns about children, staff or working practices can be raised and managed appropriately.
Report Concerns
Staff have a responsibility to report safeguarding concerns and unsafe practice promptly, share information appropriately and maintain confidentiality.
Adult Conduct
Concerns about the behaviour of an adult working with children are taken seriously, recorded accurately and managed through the appropriate safeguarding procedures.
Speaking Up
Team members are encouraged to speak up without delay when they have concerns. Creating an open culture helps protect children from harm.
Procedures Behind
the Experience.
Children should be able to focus on enjoying Schoolz Out. Behind the scenes, our team follows procedures designed to manage safety, incidents and unexpected situations appropriately.
Accidents & First Aid
Appropriate care, recording and parent communication are used when incidents occur.
Missing Child Procedures
Immediate action is taken and agreed procedures are followed if a child cannot be located.
Emergency Situations
Staff follow agreed emergency procedures while maintaining supervision and reassuring children.
Clear Records
Relevant incidents and safeguarding information are recorded using Schoolz Out procedures.
Please Speak Up.
If you are a parent, carer, school or other member of the Schoolz Out community and have a concern about a child's welfare or something that has happened during Schoolz Out provision, please contact us so the concern can be handled through the appropriate process.
Safeguarding &
Child Protection Policy
This webpage provides an overview of our approach. Our full Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy contains the detailed procedures followed by the Schoolz Out team.
Safe Children.
Trusted Coaches.
Positive Experiences.
Safeguarding isn't something separate from what we do. It is part of creating the safe, inspiring spaces where children can play, create, learn and grow.