Safeguarding - The National Teaching & Advisory Service - children | education

Safeguarding

We aim to safeguard the welfare of children and young people referred to NT&AS.

In order to protect children and young people from potential and actual abuse it is important that everyone working for NT&AS has an understanding of the issues involved and all concerned follow company procedures.

All NT&AS staff are subject to CRB Disclosure and reference checks. This information is shared with schools and other commissioners.

The role of NT&SAS staff is one of recognising possible safeguarding / child protection issues which are recorded and reported. NT&AS is not an investigatory authority.

NT&AS is committed to providing an environment that enables children and young people to learn, develop and express themselves safely.

This policy is available to parents and carers in the policies section of the website.

Aims:

The young person’s welfare is the first consideration
All children and young people, regardless of age, disability, gender or ethnic origin have a right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect and exploitation
To comply with guidance from DCSF Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education 2007 issued by DCSF
To ensure that NT&AS policies, procedures and service delivery take account of their responsibility to keep the children and young people referred to the service safe and to identify any young people deemed to be at risk of harm
To ensure that relevant information is shared effectively between agencies.

Keeping Safe

NT&AS staff are there to help you. If you have any concerns that you want to share with them then you can talk to them. If you tell a member of NT&AS anything that may affect your personal, emotional or physical safety then NT&AS has a responsibility to share that information with specific organisations.

If you have a concern about the NT&AS staff working with you, please inform an adult that you trust and they will contact our head office. Or call our Operations Manager, Jacob on 0845 3736886.