1. Purpose and Scope
Adore International Tutoring is committed to creating a safe environment where children and young people can learn and thrive. This policy aims to:
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Protect children and young people who use our services from harm.
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Provide staff, tutors, volunteers, children, and families with clear safeguarding princi
This policy applies to all staff, tutors, contractors, volunteers, and representatives working on behalf of Adore International Tutoring.
2. Our Commitment
We believe that:
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Children and young people should never experience abuse of any kind.
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Their welfare is paramount in all decisions and activities.
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Everyone has a responsibility to promote their wellbeing, ensure safety, and protect them from harm.
We recognise that:
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All children, regardless of age, disability, race, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation, have equal rights to protection.
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Some children are more vulnerable due to previous experiences, additional needs, or communication barriers.
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Partnership with parents, carers, and external agencies is vital for effective safeguarding.
3. Legal and Policy Framework
Our safeguarding policy aligns with UK legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice (including “Working Together to Safeguard Children” and relevant local safeguarding procedures).
This statement should be read alongside Adore International Tutoring’s policies on:
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Safer recruitment and vetting
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Code of conduct for staff and tutors
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Online safety and digital safeguarding
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Anti-bullying
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Complaints and whistleblowing
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Health and safety
4. Safeguarding in Practice
We will keep children and young people safe by:
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Listening to and respecting their views.
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Ensuring safe recruitment with background and reference checks.
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Training staff and tutors in child protection and online safeguarding.
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Maintaining clear procedures for reporting, recording, and storing concerns.
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Responding promptly to disclosures, concerns, or allegations.
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Promoting safe and respectful conduct in all learning environments.
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Creating an anti-bullying culture and providing clear reporting routes.
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Sharing safeguarding information with families and ensuring children know how to seek help.
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Working with external safeguarding partners when necessary.
5. Roles and Responsibilities
Director: Jane Watkins at adore.international.tutoring@gmail.com
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approve and sign this policy and follow safeguarding procedures.
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report concerns immediately to the Director.
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have an up-to-date DBS and pay to keep it up to date.
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complete safeguarding training regularly.
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subscribe to the appropriate level of professional liability insurance.
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be responsible for declaring their revenue to the appropriate tax administration.
All tutors must:
6. Review and Accountability
This policy will be reviewed annually or sooner if legislation or guidance changes.
The Director is responsible for monitoring implementation and reporting safeguarding matters to leadership.
For immediate safeguarding concerns, contact:
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Director (Adore International Tutoring): adore.international.tutoring@gmail.com
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NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000
Adore International Tutoring
At Adore International Tutoring, the safety and wellbeing of our students is our top priority.
This Safeguarding Policy explains how we keep children and vulnerable people safe, and what you can expect from us and our tutors.