SAFEGUARDING POLICY.
1. Policy Statement
Let’s Go Dance Workshops is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all students, staff, and visitors. We recognize our responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults who attend our school.
We believe that:
The welfare of the child is paramount.
All children and young people have the right to protection from harm, abuse, and exploitation.
All staff, volunteers, and associates share responsibility for safeguarding.
This policy applies to all staff, volunteers, contractors, students, and parents involved with Let’s Go Dance Workshops.
2. Legal Framework
This policy has been developed in line with:
Children Act 1989 & 2004
Working Together to Safeguard Children (latest statutory guidance)
Keeping Children Safe in Education (where relevant)
Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) guidance
Data Protection Act & GDPR
3. Roles and Responsibilities
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Christina Cameron
Main point of contact for safeguarding concerns.
Ensures staff are trained and policies are followed.
All Staff and Volunteers:
Must report concerns immediately to the DSL.
Must complete safeguarding training and refreshers.
4. Code of Conduct
Staff and volunteers must:
Treat all students with respect and dignity.
Maintain professional boundaries at all times.
Never use physical punishment or inappropriate language.
Avoid being alone with a child where possible (use open spaces/studios).
Ensure communication with students and parents is professional.
5. Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safe recruitment by:
Requiring references and background checks.
Carrying out DBS checks where legally required.
Providing induction and safeguarding training for all new staff.
6. Safeguarding Procedures
Recognising Concerns: Signs of abuse may include unexplained injuries, changes in behaviour, neglect, or disclosures from a child.
Reporting Concerns:
Concerns must be reported immediately to the DSL.
The DSL will record concerns, assess risk, and decide on next steps, including referral to social services or local safeguarding agencies.
Confidentiality: Information will only be shared with those who need to know, in line with data protection and safeguarding best practice.
7. Health, Safety & Online Safety
Studios and venues will be risk assessed regularly.
First aid kits will be available and staff trained.
Parents/guardians must provide emergency contact and medical information.
Online classes (if provided) must follow safeguarding best practice: secure platforms, parental presence encouraged, no one-to-one unsupervised sessions unless risk-assessed.
8. Whistleblowing
All staff and volunteers are encouraged to raise safeguarding concerns without fear of reprisal. Concerns about the DSL should be reported directly to the local safeguarding authority or police if necessary.
9. Training
All staff and volunteers will receive safeguarding training appropriate to their role.
DSL will undertake advanced safeguarding training and refresh every two years.
Policy will be reviewed annually and updated as needed.
10. Contacts
DSL Name & Contact: Christina Cameron, 07780661694
Local Safeguarding Authority Contact:
📍 Marlow Bottom (Buckinghamshire)
Children’s Safeguarding (MASH, office hours): 01296 383 962
Children’s Safeguarding (out of hours, Emergency Duty Team): 0800 999 7677
Adult Safeguarding (office hours): 0800 137 915
Adult Safeguarding (out of hours, Emergency Duty Team): 0800 999 7677
📍 Henley-on-Thames (Oxfordshire)
Children’s Safeguarding (MASH, office hours): 0345 050 7666
Children’s Safeguarding (out of hours, Emergency Duty Team): 0800 833 408
Adult Safeguarding (office hours): 0345 050 7666
Adult Safeguarding (out of hours, Emergency Duty Team): 0800 833 408
Police (non-emergency): 101
Emergency Services: 999
11. Policy Review
This policy will be reviewed annually, or sooner if legislation or guidance changes.
Date of next review: 20/08/2026
Approved by: Christina Cameron