SAFEGUARDING
Keeping Apprentices Safe
At NEMA, we take responsibility for safeguarding all apprentices and learners very seriously. We are committed to working together to create a fantastic learning experience and to ensure the highest levels of safety and wellbeing. We are committed to safer recruitment processes for all staff employed and actively work with external agencies to ensure the safety of all our learners.
Our Approach
NEMA has a clear commitment to safeguarding, which is overseen by a dedicated safeguarding officer. They promote and implement the Safeguarding Policy, ensuring that it is reviewed regularly and acted upon.
Additionally, all members of our staff working with apprentices are trained in safeguarding and have undergone checks through the Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) and their ID Cards will display their DBS Number. This includes checking against the Barring Lists; the barred lists allow the DBS to keep a record of people who are not permitted to work in a regulated activity with children and/or vulnerable adults. It's a criminal offence for a person to work with a group from which they have been barred from working. Our staff are also able to access additional information, advice and training when appropriate.
Employers Responsibilities
Employers have a duty to comply with all current and future UK legislation and statutory responsibilities. There is a particular expectation that an employer should take responsibility for an apprentice’s welfare in the workplace and to also seek appropriate advice when they feel an apprentice may be at risk.
We appreciate that for many organisations this can be a confusing and complex area. Please refer to the following, which explains the different support provided and some of the ways you may wish to incorporate information into your current internal
procedures.
NEMA's Role
The Employer's Role
What Is Included In Safeguarding?
There are a number of ways in which Safeguarding is embedded throughout the relationship between NEMA, Learners and Employers. This will include:
What To Do, If You Have Concerns
If you have concerns, whether you are a Learner or an Employer, please contact the following person:
Jane Simpson - Designated Safeguarding Lead
Email: jane@nemaltd.org
TELEPHONE: 01257 449181 or 07988 076525
You can also complete the attached form and email this to the above address for an immediate response:
Our Approach
NEMA has a clear commitment to safeguarding, which is overseen by a dedicated safeguarding officer. They promote and implement the Safeguarding Policy, ensuring that it is reviewed regularly and acted upon.
Additionally, all members of our staff working with apprentices are trained in safeguarding and have undergone checks through the Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) and their ID Cards will display their DBS Number. This includes checking against the Barring Lists; the barred lists allow the DBS to keep a record of people who are not permitted to work in a regulated activity with children and/or vulnerable adults. It's a criminal offence for a person to work with a group from which they have been barred from working. Our staff are also able to access additional information, advice and training when appropriate.
Employers Responsibilities
Employers have a duty to comply with all current and future UK legislation and statutory responsibilities. There is a particular expectation that an employer should take responsibility for an apprentice’s welfare in the workplace and to also seek appropriate advice when they feel an apprentice may be at risk.
We appreciate that for many organisations this can be a confusing and complex area. Please refer to the following, which explains the different support provided and some of the ways you may wish to incorporate information into your current internal
procedures.
NEMA's Role
- Ensure that employers are aware of their safeguarding obligations, through guidance and training.
- Ensure apprentices have an awareness of safeguarding and understand how to access our support services.
- Provide safeguarding training for all NEMA employees working with apprentices.
- Ensure staff working with young and vulnerable people are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring service check.
- Maintain open channels of communication with each employer. Apprentices may act very differently depending on their environment and may feel more comfortable discussing sensitive issues with different people.
The Employer's Role
- Familiarise themselves with relevant government legislation.
- Take appropriate steps to understand what safeguarding means in practice at their organisation, in the context of the responsibilities they have for the people they employ.
- Ensure that any staff working with apprentices in a position of trust are appropriate for the role and do not present any danger or threat.
- Ensure that any people working with young or vulnerable people have had an appropriate check completed with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
- If possible, identify a person to coordinate safeguarding across an organisation.
What Is Included In Safeguarding?
There are a number of ways in which Safeguarding is embedded throughout the relationship between NEMA, Learners and Employers. This will include:
- PREVENT & FGM
- British Values
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
- Staying Safe Online
- Well-being
- Health & Safety
- Modern Slavery
- Educational Learning Support
What To Do, If You Have Concerns
If you have concerns, whether you are a Learner or an Employer, please contact the following person:
Jane Simpson - Designated Safeguarding Lead
Email: jane@nemaltd.org
TELEPHONE: 01257 449181 or 07988 076525
You can also complete the attached form and email this to the above address for an immediate response:
| Safeguarding Incident Report Form |
