Safeguarding is a term used in the United Kingdom and Ireland to denote measures to protect the health, well-being and human rights of individuals, which allow people — especially children, young people and vulnerable adults — to live free from abuse, harm and neglect.
Prevent is about safeguarding and supporting vulnerable individuals to radicalisation. Prevent is 1 of the 4 elements of CONTEST, the Government’s counter-terrorism strategy. It aims to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.
Safeguarding learners is an integral part of WEBS’s policies and procedures in order to provide a safe and welcoming environment in which all individual are respected equally. WEBS Training Limited is committed to ensuring that our apprentices are safe and protected from all forms of abuse, neglect and radicalisation.
We recognise our responsibility to respond appropriately and, with respect to our apprentices, to work with other agencies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those groups with whom we have contact and to have clear guidelines for our procedures.
All Board, staff members, volunteers, learners and other users will be made aware of systems within WEBS which support safeguarding including radicalisation and these will be explained to them as part of staff /learner induction.
WEBS have appointed a Designated Safeguarding Lead and three Designated Safeguarding Officers who will be responsible for the above, and will also be the person to whom any safeguarding children concerns will, in the first instance, be reported to and who will then discuss and agree the appropriate action to take.
WEBS Designated Safeguarding Officers are:
All can be contacted at 01159 677771
WEBS PREVENT Lead is:
WEBS Board Lead for Safeguarding and Prevent is:
These days, it's impossible to separate online life from the rest of what we do. Texts, online chat, email, photos, videos or posts on social networks are all used by bullies.
Bullying can affect anyone of any age or background but there are things that you can do to help the situation if you find that you or a loved one are affected by it.
Top five tips
1. Ignore it |
Bullies are looking for a reaction. Don't give them the satisfaction of retaliating. Remember, if you lash out, you may be the one accused of cyber bullying. |
2. Block it |
If you are using a social network, 'unfriend' or block the account the abuse is coming from. Keep a close eye on your privacy settings to make sure you're not sharing with people you don't want to. |
3. Offload it |
There is always somewhere to turn. The sooner you can speak to somebody you trust, the better. If you feel that you have no-one to turn to there are several organisations that you can contact - see the 'Support and advice' box for details. |
4. Record it |
Keep emails or text messages and take screen grabs of the offending messages. This will help if you decide to report the cyber bullying. |
5. Report it |
Most social networks have a way of reporting offensive posts. |
What is 'sexting'?
Protect yourself from online abuse
Radicalisation
Potential indicators include:
Derby and Nottingham are friendly, exciting destination cities with lots of places for young people to enjoy themselves ~ whether you are interested in fashion, shopping, music, eating out, cinema, or theatre there’s something for everyone! It’s a great place to be whether you’re working, or socialising. To make sure you have the best time and keep yourself safe while out and about, here are some safety tips.
Some places (for example pubs, music venues, off licences) allow children and young people under the age of 18, at certain times. If you visit a place where alcohol is on sale, the staff are trained to ask young customers for ‘proof of age’. Don’t be offended if they ask for your ID, they are doing it to keep you safe and make sure you, or they don’t break the law by selling you alcohol. If you wish to obtain a recognised type of ID card, look for one with the ‘PASS’ logo on (for example the Citizencard). You can download an application from for a Citizencard from https://www.citizencard.com/apply-for-a-uk-id-card-online
If you’re going to a 14+ event (maybe a gig or a club) you could be asked to take an alcohol breath test or a security search – this is to make sure that people entering the premises are not taking drugs or weapons in there and that they haven’t been drinking so that people in the venue can enjoy themselves and be safe.
Remember, it’s illegal for people under 18 to buy alcohol or drink it in licensed premises. If you’re 16 or over and having a meal with an adult there are some drinks you can have providing the adult you are with buys them for you with the meal.
If you are not comfortable about the way someone is behaving in a venue, speak to a member of staff. Most places train their staff to look out for their customers to make sure everything is ok and people are having a good time and they will know how to help if you need it
Trust your instincts
Try to avoid walking alone at night in places such as parks and side streets or any unfamiliar environment. If you do have to walk, stick to busy places where is a lot of activity CCTV and good lighting.
In case of an emergency
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Where to go for more information?
Nottinghamshire Police personal safety