​ACTION YOUTH BOXING INTERVENTION SUPPLEMENTAL SCHOOL

SAFEGUARDING POLICY

Approved by the Board of Directors – May 2026 Review scheduled May
2027

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1. Policy Statement

Action Youth Boxing Intervention Supplementary School (AYBI-SS) is
committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children,
young people, and vulnerable adults who engage in our programmes. We
recognise our duty of care and responsibility to provide a safe environment
where all are respected and protected from abuse, neglect, and harm.

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We are guided by the following legislation and statutory guidance:

Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018, updated 2023)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-
safeguard-children--2

Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-
education--2

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The Children Acts 1989 and 2004

The Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (Prevent Duty)

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2. Purpose and Scope

This policy sets out our roles and procedures for safeguarding children and
vulnerable adults. This policy is applicable to all AYBI-SS staff, coaches,
volunteers, trustees, and external contractors.

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3. Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

DSL Name: Roxanne Tello

Deputy DSL: Albert McEyeson

Contact: Tel:+44 7908 606109 and email: roxanna@aybi.org
The DSL will manage all safeguarding and child protection matters, staff
training, and liaison with statutory agencies.

4. Safer Recruitment

We operate safer recruitment, which includes:
 Enhanced DBS checks for all staff and volunteers
 Verification of identity, qualifications, and employment history
 Mandatory safeguarding declarations
 Safeguarding statements in job advertisements
 At least two references, one from the current employer

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5. Staff Induction and Training

All staff receive a safeguarding induction on day one
 Compulsory annual safeguarding and Prevent training
 Two-yearly refresher training
 All staff receive a copy of this safeguarding policy

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6. Code of Behaviour

Staff and volunteers must:
 Always maintain professional boundaries
 Treat all children and young people with dignity and respect
 Avoid one-to-one unsupervised or out of sight situations
 Never use physical punishment or inappropriate communication
 Pass on all concerns or disclosures immediately

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7. Online Use and E-Safety
 Online learning and communication should be via secure, school-
approved sites
 Staff should not share personal contact details or social media
accounts
 Parents/carers should be informed of all online activity
 All devices should have appropriate filters and security settings

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8. Recognising Signs of Abuse
Abuse can be:
 Physical – bruising, unexplained injuries
 Emotional – withdrawal, extreme behaviour
 Sexual – inappropriate knowledge, STIs, and fear of a person
 Neglect – hunger, poor hygiene, missed appointments

Staff should also be alert to:
 Bullying or cyberbullying
 Peer-on-peer abuse
 Exploitation (CSE, county lines)
 Radicalisation
 Abuse of children with SEND

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9. Reporting Procedures and Timelines
 Any concern or disclosure must be reported to the DSL immediately
(within 1 hour).
 A written safeguarding concern form must be completed on the
same day.
 The DSL will assess and make a referral to Children’s Social Care
within 24 hours if necessary.
 If a child is at immediate risk, call 999.
 All concerns are recorded confidentially and securely.

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10. Handling Allegations Against Staff
 Allegations must be reported to the DSL as early as possible.
 The DSL must refer to the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
within 1 working day.
 The staff member may be suspended under investigation.
 There must be no internal investigation before consultation with the
LADO.

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11. Child Protection, Extremism and Radicalisation
 We are committed to the Prevent Duty and will:
 Train staff to recognise signs of radicalisation
 Refer concerns to the local Prevent team
 Promote values of democracy, tolerance, and individual liberty

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12. Safeguarding and SEND
Children with SEND are more vulnerable to abuse and may have
communication difficulties.
Individual needs are identified and staff are trained to respond
appropriately.
EHCPs and additional safeguarding plans are respected and implemented.

14. Helpful Links and Resources

Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018, updated 2023)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-
safeguard-children--2

Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-
education--2

NSPCC – https://www.nspcc.org.uk

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Childline – https://www.childline.org.uk | 0800 1111

Prevent Duty Guidance –
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/prevent-duty-guidance

Ann Craft Trust (Safeguarding Adults in Sport) –
https://www.anncrafttrust.org

Signed on behalf of the Board of Directors:

Name: [Chair of the Board]

Signature: Albert McEyeson

Date: May 2026