Safeguarding & Prevent

Your safety, wellbeing and dignity matter to us

At Cherith Simmons Learning & Development LLP, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, inclusive and supportive environment for all learners, apprentices, staff, employers, and visitors.

This page provides:

• Clear guidance on how to raise concerns
• Access to trusted UK safeguarding support services
• Information on Prevent and radicalisation
• Support for adults, apprentices (18+), and vulnerable individuals

Our Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to:

• Protecting learners and staff from harm, abuse, neglect, exploitation and radicalisation
• Promoting equality, dignity, respect and wellbeing
• Creating a culture where concerns are raised early and taken seriously
• Working in line with UK legislation, Ofsted expectations, and ESFA guidance

Safeguarding applies to everyone, regardless of age, background, role, or learning mode (online, workplace, or classroom).

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

If you have a safeguarding or Prevent concern, you can contact our DSL directly.

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL):
Christopher Tate
📧 prevent@cherithsimmons.co.uk

You can contact the DSL if:

• You are worried about your own safety or wellbeing
• You are concerned about another learner, apprentice, or colleague
• You are unsure whether something is a safeguarding issue and want advice

You do not need proof — concerns can be raised in confidence.

What Is Safeguarding?

Safeguarding means:

• Protecting people from abuse, harm and neglect
• Preventing exploitation, bullying, harassment or discrimination
• Supporting mental health and emotional wellbeing
• Ensuring people can learn and work safely

Types of safeguarding concerns may include:

• Physical, emotional or sexual abuse
• Neglect or self-neglect
• Bullying, harassment or hate crime
• Domestic abuse
• Financial exploitation
• Modern slavery or coercion
• Mental health concerns
• Radicalisation or extremism

Prevent Duty & Radicalisation

We have a legal responsibility under the Prevent Duty to help prevent people from being drawn into terrorism or extremist ideologies.

Signs may include:

• Sudden changes in behaviour or beliefs
• Isolation from peers or support networks
• Expressing extremist views or narratives
• Being influenced by online content or individuals

Raising a concern does not mean someone is in trouble — it means support can be offered early.

How to Report a Safeguarding Concern

You can:

1. Email the DSL at prevent@cherithsimmons.co.uk
2. Speak to a tutor, assessor, manager or staff member
3. Use the external support services listed below (you can self-refer)

If someone is in immediate danger, always call 999.

Confidentiality & Information Sharing

• All concerns are handled sensitively and professionally
• Information is shared only when necessary to keep people safe
• Records are kept securely in line with Data Protection legislation

External Safeguarding Support (UK)

You can contact these organisations directly — you do not need permission from us.

Children, Young People & Adults

• NSPCC
  https://www.nspcc.org.uk
  Helpline: 0808 800 5000
• Childline (under 19s)
  https://www.childline.org.uk
  Freephone: 0800 1111

Domestic Abuse & Personal Safety

• National Domestic Abuse Helpline
  https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
  0808 2000 247 (24/7)

Mental Health & Emotional Support

• Samaritans
  https://www.samaritans.org
  116 123 (24/7)
• Mind
  https://www.mind.org.uk

Prevent & Radicalisation Support

• ACT Early
  https://actearly.uk
  National Prevent Helpline: 0800 011 3764
• UK Government Prevent
  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/prevent-duty-guidance

Modern Slavery & Exploitation

• Modern Slavery Helpline
  https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org
  08000 121 700

Support for Learners & Apprentices (18+)

We recognise that adult learners may still be vulnerable due to:

• Mental health challenges
• Financial pressure
• Domestic or workplace abuse
• Online harm or coercion

Support is available without judgement. Asking for help will never affect your learning unfairly.

Our Culture

We promote:

• Respectful behaviour
• Inclusive learning environments
• Professional boundaries
• Speaking up without fear

Safeguarding is embedded in:

• Staff training
• Learner induction
• Policies and procedures
• Ongoing quality assurance

If You’re Unsure — Ask

If something:

• “Doesn’t feel right”
• Is worrying you
• Involves someone’s safety or wellbeing

Report it.
It is always better to ask than to stay silent.

📧 prevent@cherithsimmons.co.uk