Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. Whether you're worried about a child in your setting, or you don't feel safe or supported at work yourself, this page brings together clear guidance, current statutory requirements and free, trusted resources in one place.
Feeling safe at work
Each and every apprentice should feel safe and happy in their working environment. You should never feel as if you have been put in a dangerous situation or be asked to do something potentially risky, without proper training. When anyone starts a new job there will always be things they don’t know about the workplace but these will become clear, over time. If you are unsure of something, you must ask.
There are many laws in place to ensure employers operate a safe workplace and keep their staff informed of any hazards involved in the job. It is their responsibility to ensure you feel safe at work.
I WANT TO REPORT AN ISSUE
Any allegation or disclosure involving a child, young person or adult at risk should be reported immediately.
Click here to report a safeguarding issue or incident, or call 01622 585 588. Alternatively, you can email safeguarding@parenta.com
If you don’t feel safe at work, or if you feel as if you have been put in a potentially risky situation that you do not feel comfortable with, you can let us know straight away here. Or, if you want to report an issue or incident that you feel has put someone else at risk, you can do so here.
Any information regarding a safeguarding issue or incident is given in the strictest of confidence.
Feeling Safe At Work
Each and every apprentice should feel safe and happy in their working environment. You should never feel as if you have been put in a dangerous situation or be asked to do something potentially risky, without proper training. When anyone starts a new job there will always be things they don’t know about the workplace but these will become clear, over time. If you are unsure of something, you must ask.
There are many laws in place to ensure employers operate a safe workplace and keep their staff informed of any hazards involved in the job. It is their responsibility to ensure you feel safe at work.
I WANT TO REPORT AN ISSUE
Any allegation or disclosure involving a child, young person or adult at risk should be reported immediately.
Click here to report a safeguarding issue or incident, or call 01622 585 588. Alternatively, you can email safeguarding@parenta.com
If you don’t feel safe at work, or if you feel as if you have been put in a potentially risky situation that you do not feel comfortable with, you can let us know straight away here. Or, if you want to report an issue or incident that you feel has put someone else at risk, you can do so here.
Any information regarding a safeguarding issue or incident is given in the strictest of confidence.
How we work
Parenta's safeguarding principles
Resources to support you
Practical, downloadable guides covering both halves of this page, safeguarding children and safeguarding your team.
Children Trafficked for the Purpose of Criminal Exploitation - A Toolkit for Professionals
Produced by The Children's Society as part of the National CSAE Prevention Programme for England and Wales, in partnership with Victim Support and the National Police Chiefs' Council. Learn helpful indicators and practical tips for professionals working with children who have been, or are being, criminally exploited.
Local Threats.
Parenta delivers training nationally and at the learner’s and apprentice’s places of work. Parenta head office is located in Maidstone town centre. It has easy walking access to the shopping centre and is on the main bus route and is within walking distance of the three Maidstone train stations. Very few learners or apprentices will need to attend head office as their training is delivered at their place of work. Here is a list of the main local threats per geographical area.
Mental Wellbeing and Vulnerability Support
Mental Health is an issue which affects so many people but not everyone lets it show if they are struggling mentally or emotionally; or are in a situation where they feel vulnerable.
If you feel that you would benefit from some confidential, professional help, there are many websites and even apps that are available to you.
Support and information if you’re affected by what is happening in Ukraine
We understand that the current situation in Ukraine is affecting many of us.
We want to let you know that at Parenta, we are here to help - and if you, or any of your team members, are feeling upset by what you are seeing and hearing on the news, it’s important to know that this is not uncommon at all.
Sometimes, events which are out of our control can make us feel uneasy and anxious; so it’s important to be able to access information that is easily understood and doesn’t cause confusion and more upset.
We are here to support the sector and have included below some useful information and website links to help you understand the situation more easily:
· FirstNews is an incredibly informative website which is aimed at parents and children - and regardless of your age, explains the news in a way that we can all understand. It describes, in detail, what is happening in Ukraine and why; and you can also download an easy-to-read condensed version which you can print out and discuss with your family or team members.
· The BBC’s Newsround pages are also full of really useful advice and guidance, and just like FirstNews, it gives the important facts about the crisis but also tips about what to do if you’re feeling upset about what you’ve seen, read, or heard, e.g. sharing your worries, knowing that it’s absolutely normal to feel upset in these circumstances, and to do things that make you happy.
· If you or any of your team need to contact the London embassy of Ukraine or its surrounding countries, we have compiled a list which you can find here.
Early years Industry expert Tamsin Grimmer gives us her advice and guidance on “how to talk to children about war”
Safeguarding - Everything You Need To Know
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Full contact directory
| Organisation | Purpose | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency services | Child in immediate danger | 999 |
| NSPCC Helpline | Advice for anyone worried about a child | 0808 800 5000, help@nspcc.org.uk |
| Childline | Free, confidential support for children and young people | 0800 1111 |
| NSPCC Whistleblowing Advice Line | Safeguarding concerns about your own organisation | 0800 028 0285 |
| NSPCC FGM Helpline | Concerns about female genital mutilation | 0800 028 3550, fgmhelp@nspcc.org.uk |
| Ofsted Whistleblowing Hotline | Concerns about a registered provider | 0300 123 3155 (Mon–Fri, 8am–6pm) |
| CEOP Safety Centre | Online grooming or sexual abuse concerns | ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre |
| Internet Watch Foundation | Report indecent images of children online | iwf.org.uk |
| Police Prevent Advice Line | Concerns about radicalisation | 0800 011 3764 |
| Parenta Safeguarding | Report a concern to Parenta directly | 01622 585 588, safeguarding@parenta.com |