How We Keep You Safe
We work hard to create a safe and positive culture for all our learners. This includes:
- Safe Recruitment
Safe recruitment practices and regular safeguarding training for all staff.
- Regular Reviews
Regular progress reviews where wellbeing, safeguarding, British Values, Prevent, and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) are discussed.
- Curriculum Integration
Safeguarding and online safety are integrated into teaching, resources, and learner discussions.
- Strong Partnerships
Strong links with local safeguarding boards, social services, and the police to ensure referrals are made quickly when needed.
- Clear Reporting Learners, employers, and staff can raise concerns confidentially through agreed reporting channels.
Reporting a Concern If you are worried about your own safety or the safety of someone else, you can report a concern by:
- Speaking to your tutor or the DSL/Deputy DSL
- Email safeguarding@ascento.co.uk
- Asking for a private conversation at any progress review or coaching session
You do not need proof to raise a concern - sharing a worry early helps us act quickly.
Prevent: support if you are worried about radicalisation
Prevent is part of our safeguarding responsibility and focuses on supporting people who may be vulnerable to being drawn into extremism or terrorism.
If you are worried about yourself or someone else in relation to extremist views, radicalisation, or online content, you can:
- Speak to your tutor or the DSL/Deputy DSL
- Email safeguarding@ascento.co.uk
- Raise the concern in a private conversation during a progress review or coaching session
You can also seek confidential advice outside the organisation:
In an emergency or if there is an immediate risk of harm, call 999.
You do not need proof to raise a Prevent concern. Sharing a concern early allows the right support to be put in place.
Confidentiality & Information Sharing
We will always take your concerns seriously and treat them with sensitivity. Information is shared only with people who need it to help keep you safe, and in line with national safeguarding guidance.
Wellbeing & Support
If you would like additional support, or need someone to talk to, you can speak to your tutor or the safeguarding team at any time.
You can also contact:
