Safeguarding & Child Protection
We are committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of every child and young person.
Protecting children and families through clear procedures, safer recruitment, and trusted practice.
At SEN Manny Mentor, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to creating a safe, transparent, and trusted environment where every child is protected, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Our policies and procedures follow Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023), Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025), and local safeguarding guidance.
Every member of our team completes enhanced DBS checks, holds a safeguarding certificate, and receives ongoing Prevent Duty and child protection training.
Report a Safeguarding Concern
To report a safeguarding concern or incident, please use our Safeguarding Incident Form.
Your concern will be handled promptly and confidentially by our Safeguarding Team.
We will always respond to safeguarding reports as soon as possible.
If you believe a child is in immediate danger, please make the situation safe by:
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Calling 999 for the police or ambulance
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Calling 111 for medical assistance
Safeguarding Overview
Safeguarding and safer recruitment are central to SEN Manny Mentor’s work.
We are proud to uphold the highest standards of safety, transparency, and accountability across all our mentoring and tutoring services.
Our safeguarding practice includes:
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A Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy DSL available at all times
Regular review of all safeguarding procedures
Clear reporting and escalation for concerns
Confidential record-keeping
Annual refresher training for all mentors and staff
Whistleblowing policy that encourages transparency and accountability
We also work closely with families and local authorities to ensure that every concern is followed up quickly and appropriately.
Safer Recruitment Overview
We follow safer recruitment principles to ensure every member of our team is safe, suitable, and qualified to work with children.
Our safer recruitment process includes:
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Enhanced DBS with children’s barred list check
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Verified references and qualifications
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Online and identity checks
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Prevent Duty and safeguarding training before joining
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Ongoing monitoring and refresher training
Every mentor signs SEN Manny Mentor’s Code of Conduct and agrees to uphold our safeguarding principles.
Transparency & Contact
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we take that responsibility seriously.
If you ever have a concern about a child, please reach out through our secure reporting form or email us directly.
Your concern will be treated with absolute care, confidentiality, and urgency.
Safeguarding Enquiries: