Safeguarding and Prevent

Safeguarding the welfare of young people and adults is the responsibility of all organisations which engage in education and training.

At the Adult Skills and Education Service (ASES), we take this duty very seriously. We want our learners to thrive as they learn and develop. This means we are alert to the welfare of our learners, exercise professional judgement, and take timely and appropriate steps to support those who may be suffering harm.

In addition to ensuring learners are safeguarded while learning with us, we also play a role in managing risks learners may face in the wider community. This includes the Prevent agenda, which deals with risks of radicalisation.

Contacts

ASES Safeguarding Leads

Line One: 0759 806 9213

Line Two: 0207 332 3209

Line Three: 0203 838 1399

ASES Safeguarding and Prevent Policy

Our policy outlines our commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of all students. It includes measures for:

• Preventing radicalisation
• Safer recruitment
• Continuous staff training

In line with the Counterterrorism and Security Act 2015, ASES works closely with partners to protect students from the risks of extremism and radicalisation.

We urge you to familiarise yourself with our Safeguarding and Prevent Policy and contact us with any questions or concerns.

Out of Hours Support

You can call us on 020 8356 8855 or 020 8356 2300 (for all other times, including weekends and Bank Holidays).

If you are concerned for yourself or someone else, please use the following support services:

• Childline – or call free on 0800 1111
• Samaritans – or call free on 116 123
• Young Minds
• No Panic
• Anxiety UK – or text 07537 416905
• Barnardos
• Staying Safe – Need Help Right Now

In an emergency, always call 999.

Key Advice for Parents

• Online Bullying: Guidance on identifying and responding to bullying. Latest publications on bullying are available on the gov.uk website.

• Digital Safety Resources: Resources to empower parents to support children’s digital wellbeing can be found on the Smoothwall website.

• Have a Conversation: Guidance on talking about online life with your child can be found on the Childnet website.

Safeguarding Definitions

Children and Young People: Under the Children Act 1989, a child is defined as a person under the age of 18.

Vulnerable Adults: The Protection of Vulnerable Adults Scheme (PoVA 2004) defines a vulnerable adult as a person aged 18 or older who has:

• a substantial learning or physical disability
• a physical or mental illness or mental disorder, chronic or otherwise, including addiction to alcohol or drugs
• a significant reduction in physical or mental capacity