Our Commitment to Safeguarding

At Studley Youth  Foundation, the safety, happiness, and well-being of our members are our highest priority. We are fully committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where all young people feel respected, valued, and protected from harm.

Our safeguarding promise is built on the belief that every young person has the right to feel safe and be safe.

How We Keep Our Members Safe

To ensure we uphold our commitment, we have the following robust measures in place:

• Safer Recruitment: All staff and volunteers undergo a rigorous recruitment process, including an interview, reference checks, and an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check before they can begin working with young people.

• Comprehensive Training: Every member of our team, from senior leadership to casual volunteers, receives regular and up-to-date safeguarding training. This ensures they are equipped to identify concerns, respond appropriately, and understand their responsibilities.

• Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): We have a dedicated and specially trained Designated Safeguarding Lead who acts as the first point of contact for all safeguarding concerns. We also have a Deputy DSL to ensure support is always available.

• Clear Policies and Procedures: We have a clear and comprehensive Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which is reviewed annually. This policy outlines the procedures we follow to handle any concerns, allegations, or disclosures.

• A Culture of Listening: We actively encourage our young members to speak up if something is worrying them. We foster an environment where they know they will be listened to, taken seriously, and supported without judgment.

• Codes of Conduct: We operate with clear Codes of Conduct for staff, volunteers, and our young members. These codes outline expected behaviours and help us maintain a positive and respectful atmosphere for everyone.

Information for Parents & Carers

We believe that working in partnership with parents and carers is essential to keeping young people safe. We encourage you to speak with us at any time if you have any questions or concerns about your child's welfare or our safeguarding practices.

If you have a concern, please do not hesitate to contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Information for Our Young Members

Your safety and happiness are the most important things to us. This is your club, and you have the right to feel safe and have fun here.

If something or someone is making you feel sad, worried, or unsafe, please tell a trusted adult. This could be one of our youth workers, a volunteer, or anyone on our team you feel comfortable with.

Remember: We are here to listen, and we will help you.

Who to Contact

If you have any safeguarding concerns, please get in touch with our team immediately.

• Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Jay Wilsdon

  • Email: safeguarding@studleyyouthfoundation.org.uk​

 

If you believe a child is in immediate danger, please do not delay. Call the police on 999 or contact your local authority children's social care team.

Our Policies. For more detailed information, you can read our full Safeguarding Policy here: Link to your Safeguarding Policy PDF