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Safeguarding Policy

Purpose and Scope of the Policy

Dyslexia Help UK is committed to creating and maintaining a safe environment for all learners, especially those who may be vulnerable. This policy outlines Dyslexia Help UK’s dedication to safeguarding the welfare of all children and our belief in their right to a safe childhood, free from abuse or exploitation.

 

Purpose of the Policy:

  • To protect children and young people receiving assessments or tutoring services.

  • To respond to concerns related to the welfare of a child or young adult.

  • To ensure ongoing safeguarding training for all staff.

 

This policy applies to anyone working on behalf of Dyslexia Help UK and will be reviewed annually or updated in line with changes to safeguarding protocols.

 

Responsibilities

Dyslexia Help UK holds responsibility for the safety and well-being of all students.

This includes:

  • Ensuring DBS checks are completed annually.

  • Undertaking safeguarding training every two years.

  • Staying up-to-date with safeguarding information and updating this policy as required.

  • Reporting concerns to the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) or the Local Authority Safeguarding Lead, depending on the student's location.

 

Reporting Safeguarding Concerns

If a student discloses abuse:

 

  • We will listen, take the disclosure seriously, and avoid prompting or leading questions.

  • A written record will be made, noting the time, place, and persons present.

  • We will contact the Safeguarding Lead for the relevant Local Authority or call the police if the child is in immediate danger. Investigations will not be conducted independently.

 

If there are suspicions of safeguarding concerns, Dyslexia Help UK will follow the same procedure to ensure the child's safety.

 

Useful Contact Details

 

NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children)

  • Helpline: 0808 800 5000

  • Website: NSPCC Helpline

 

Childline (for children and young people)

  • Helpline: 0800 1111

  • Website: Childline

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Local Authority Safeguarding Leads

  • Contact the relevant local authority safeguarding team based on the student's location.

 

Police (for immediate danger)

  • Emergency: 999

 

Training

Safeguarding training is regularly undertaken and provided by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC).

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