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Safeguarding Policy

Last updated: 31/01/2026

ASM Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The safety, wellbeing, and protection of every child participating in our programmes is our highest priority.

We recognise our duty of care and ensure that all activities are delivered in safe, supportive, and positive environments.

Safeguarding is embedded across all ASM Academy services, including:

  • School PE and sport programmes

  • Mentoring and student support

  • Classroom support

  • After-school clubs

  • Holiday camps and enrichment activities

1. Our Commitment

ASM Academy is committed to ensuring that:

  • The welfare of children is always the first priority

  • Children are protected from abuse, neglect, and harm

  • All staff understand and follow safeguarding procedures

  • Concerns are acted upon immediately and appropriately

  • Safe environments are maintained for all activities

We operate a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, discrimination, bullying, or inappropriate behaviour.

2. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to:

  • All ASM Academy staff

  • Coaches, mentors, and support staff

  • Volunteers and contractors

  • Any individuals working on behalf of ASM Academy

It applies across all environments where ASM Academy operates, including:

  • Schools

  • Sports facilities

  • Community venues

  • Activity and enrichment locations

3. Safeguarding Leadership

ASM Academy appoints a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) responsible for:

  • Safeguarding procedures and oversight

  • Staff safeguarding training

  • Managing safeguarding concerns and incidents

  • Liaising with schools and external authorities where required

All safeguarding concerns must be reported immediately to the safeguarding lead or a senior member of staff.

4. Safe Recruitment

ASM Academy follows strict recruitment and vetting procedures to ensure the suitability of all staff working with children.

These include:

  • Identity verification

  • Employment history checks

  • Reference checks

  • Enhanced DBS checks where required

  • Safeguarding training before working with children

No staff member is permitted to work unsupervised with children until appropriate checks have been completed.

5. Training and Awareness

All ASM Academy staff receive safeguarding training appropriate to their role.

Training includes:

  • Recognising signs of abuse or neglect

  • Safeguarding responsibilities

  • Reporting procedures

  • Maintaining professional boundaries

Training is refreshed regularly to ensure staff remain informed of safeguarding best practice.

6. Professional Conduct

All staff must:

  • Act as positive role models

  • Maintain appropriate professional boundaries

  • Treat children with dignity and respect

  • Use appropriate language and behaviour at all times

Staff must avoid situations where they are alone with a child unless this is appropriate within the activity and safeguarding procedures are followed.

7. Responding to Safeguarding Concerns

If a safeguarding concern arises:

  • The concern will be recorded clearly and accurately

  • The safeguarding lead will be informed immediately

  • Appropriate action will be taken in line with safeguarding procedures

  • External agencies may be contacted where required

All safeguarding concerns are handled confidentially and sensitively.

8. Reporting a Concern

Safeguarding concerns can be raised by:

  • Staff

  • Schools

  • Parents or guardians

  • Young people themselves

All concerns are taken seriously and investigated appropriately.

No person will be penalised for raising a genuine safeguarding concern.

If a child is in immediate danger, emergency services should be contacted immediately.

9. Photography and Media

Photos or videos of children may only be taken:

  • With appropriate consent

  • For agreed purposes such as promotion or quality assurance

Parents or schools may withdraw consent at any time.

10. Partnership with Schools and Parents

Safeguarding is a shared responsibility.

ASM Academy works closely with:

  • School safeguarding leads

  • Senior leadership teams

  • Parents and guardians

  • Local safeguarding services

to ensure safe and consistent safeguarding practice.

11. Full Safeguarding Policy

ASM Academy maintains a comprehensive safeguarding policy and procedures document covering:

  • recruitment and vetting

  • safeguarding procedures

  • staff conduct

  • reporting processes

  • confidentiality and information sharing

The full safeguarding policy is available on request or via download below.

12. Contact

For safeguarding questions or concerns, please contact:

ASM Academy
Email: info@asmacademy.co.uk
Website: www.asmacademy.co.uk

If a child is in immediate danger, please contact emergency services on 999.

View Our Full Policies and Procedures Here:

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