Safeguarding & Child Protection
ASM Academy
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
At ASM Academy, safeguarding and the wellbeing of children are our highest priorities.
We are fully committed to creating safe, supportive, and positive environments where children can learn, develop, and thrive through sport, mentoring, and structured activity.
All ASM Academy programmes operate with clear safeguarding standards that reflect our responsibilities to schools, parents, and students.
Safeguarding in Practice
Safeguarding is embedded into every aspect of our delivery.
This includes:
Careful planning and structured session delivery
Clear supervision and professional boundaries
Positive behaviour management
A strong focus on student wellbeing and inclusion
All staff working with ASM Academy understand their safeguarding responsibilities and are expected to act immediately if a concern arises.
Staff, Training & Professional Conduct
All ASM Academy staff, coaches, mentors, and support staff:
Are safely recruited and appropriately vetted
Receive safeguarding and child protection training
Are supervised and supported in their roles
Follow clear codes of conduct and professional standards
Staff are required to maintain professional behaviour at all times and to place student safety and wellbeing above all else.
Working With Schools & Parents
When delivering in schools, ASM Academy:
Works in line with each school’s safeguarding policies and procedures
Communicates clearly with school safeguarding leads
Ensures delivery aligns with school expectations and standards
We believe safeguarding works best through partnership and transparency with schools and parents.
Reporting Concerns
Any safeguarding concern is taken seriously and acted upon promptly.
Concerns are:
Handled confidentially
Managed by trained safeguarding leadership
Escalated appropriately where required
Safeguarding concerns may be shared with schools or relevant authorities in line with established procedures.
Photography, Video & Media
ASM Academy only uses photographs or video footage of children:
With appropriate parental and/or school consent
For professional and appropriate purposes
In line with safeguarding and data protection expectations
Children without consent are never included in media.
Full Safeguarding Policy
ASM Academy operates in accordance with a comprehensive Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy, which sets out our procedures, responsibilities, and reporting processes in full.
👉 Please refer to our full Safeguarding Policy
Our Responsibility
We understand the trust placed in us by schools and families and take our role in student care seriously.
Safeguarding is not a policy we hold — it is a standard we live by.