Safeguarding and Child Protection
Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our learners, employers, team members and other stakeholders is our highest priority.
What is Safeguarding?
Safeguarding means recognising when a child, young person, or vulnerable adult may be at risk of harm and ensuring concerns are reported and addressed appropriately.
Everyone has the right to feel safe and be protected from harm, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Our strong safeguarding practices help protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and other forms of harm.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where learners can thrive. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and we expect all staff, learners, employers, and partners to share our commitment to protecting those in our care.
Meet Our Safeguarding Team
Designated Safeguarding Leads
Designated Safeguarding Lead - Jane McCormick - 07976 110 728
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Charlotte McClements - 07773 038 040
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Rachel Coopey - 07812 408 470
Designated Safeguarding Officers
Gemma Cole - Midlands - 07812 741914
Jessica Ryley - North - 07970 673051
Emma Ashbridge - South - 07816 173405
Elaine McAuley - Scotland - 07890 432624
Reporting a Safeguarding Concern
Concerned about a learner?
If you have concerns about a learner or apprentice, please act immediately.
- Contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) using the contact details above.
- If you are unable to contact the DSL or DDSL, complete the Safeguarding Concern Form and email it to: bbt.safeguarding@busybees.com
Immediate Risk
If someone is in immediate danger:
- Call 999 in an emergency.
- Call 101 for non-emergency police assistance.
What Happens When You Report a Concern?
When a concern is raised:
- You will be listened to.
- Your concerns will be taken seriously.
- You will be treated respectfully and sensitively.
- The Safeguarding Team will assess the information provided.
- Where appropriate, external agencies such as the Police or Social Services may be involved.
- Information will only be shared where necessary to protect individuals from harm.
Our Safeguarding Policy
To learn more about how we protect our learners and support their wellbeing, please read our:
Need More Information?
If you have questions about safeguarding or would like to discuss a concern confidentially, please contact our Safeguarding Team: bbt.safeguarding@busybees.com
Useful resources
Download our handy Stay Safe Online PDF.
