Safeguarding
Learn the terms and policies that detail our commitment to the safeguarding of our staff.
Wren's Statement
We ensure safeguarding legislation and guidance are adhered to and considered when developing and updating policies, procedures, and associated arrangements.
We make sure that our apprenticeship team have been trained and are fully aware of their responsibilities relating to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All new staff receive safeguarding training as part of their induction. It is a condition of employment that all apprenticeship staff are trained to a level appropriate to their Safeguarding responsibilities.
Wren provides a safe physical environment for all its learners and staff, ensuring that all premises are of a good standard. Health & Safety arrangements are in place to ensure adherence to current legislation and guidance.
Our Safeguarding Policies
Wren is committed to the safeguarding of all its learners, staff and visitors. Discover more about the Safeguarding, Whistleblowing and Prevent Policies that we have in place.
Welfare & Safeguarding Policy
The purpose of this policy statement is to ensure all employees, particularly Young People, Vulnerable Adults, Apprentices, and those who work closely with them are aware of what our safeguarding procedures are and where concerns about safeguarding issues can be reported.
Read the policyPrevent Policy
The aim of the Prevent Policy is to identify how employees and Apprentices will be supported to develop an understanding of the Prevent Strategy and how they can utilise their existing knowledge and skills to recognise someone who may have been or is being radicalised. The policy will build on existing safeguarding policies and procedures.
Read the policyWhistleblowing Policy
The aim of this policy is to ensure that the Company's staff are confident that they can raise matters of genuine concern without fear or reprisals, in the knowledge that they will be taken seriously and that the matters will be investigated appropriately and regarded as confidential.
Read the policyIT Use Policy
The purpose of this policy is to provide a clear understanding of acceptable use when using Wrens IT resources and systems. These resources include but are not limited to, internet browsing, Microsoft Teams, 8x8 and email.
Read the policyWhat is Safeguarding?
Whilst local authorities play a lead role, safeguarding children, young and vulnerable people and protecting them from harm is everyone's responsibility. Everyone who encounters children, young and vulnerable people have a role to play. Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare of children, young and vulnerable people and protect them from harm. Safeguarding means: protecting children, young and vulnerable people from abuse and maltreatment. preventing harm, health, or development.
Emma Whitwood
Safeguarding Lead
Sarah Waltham
Safeguarding Officer
Grant Kenworthy
Safeguarding Officer
Steven Hall
Safeguarding Officer
Leigh Porter
Safeguarding Officer
Alternatively, email your concerns to safeguarding@wrenkitchens.com.
To provide more information please download and fill out the prevent referral form and attach it to your email.
We ensure all staff promote safeguarding concerns with an open mind. If you ever feel unsafe during your learning, please make sure that you tell someone:
- Your tutor
- Your line manager or supervisor if you are in the workplace
- Speak to a member of HR
- Our Designated Safeguarding Lead/Officers
What is safeguarding?
Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare of children, young and vulnerable people and protect them from harm. Safeguarding means: protecting children, young and vulnerable people from abuse and maltreatment, preventing harm, health, or development.
Is safeguarding my responsibility?
Yes, Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Anyone who encounters children, young and vulnerable people have a role to play. We ensure that our apprenticeship team have been trained and are fully aware of their responsibilities relating to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All new staff receive safeguarding training as part of their induction. It is a condition of employment that all apprenticeship staff are trained to a level appropriate to their Safeguarding responsibilities.
Does safeguarding just apply to children?
No, it is for young people and adults. Wren Kitchens is committed to the safeguarding of all its learners, staff, and visitors.
What do I do if I have a concern?
If you ever feel unsafe during your learning, please make sure that you tell someone. Go to your Safeguarding lead or officer for advice to ensure this is recorded and the correct action is taken.
Safeguarding Documents
View our safeguarding documents below for useful contacts who can provide help and support.