Safeguarding Policy

Last Updated: 11 December 2025

Our Commitment

Lewis Security, Risk & Compliance Solutions is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults who participate in our training courses, consultancy activities or subcontracted services.

What We Believe

  • The safety and wellbeing of individuals is paramount
  • All people have the right to protection from harm, abuse and neglect
  • Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility

Our Aims

We are committed to creating and maintaining safe environments for all individuals who engage with our services. To achieve this, we aim to:

Appropriate Checks & Training

Ensure instructors and subcontractors hold appropriate training and checks (where required) to work safely with vulnerable groups.

Safe Working Practices

Promote safe working practices and safe learning environments across all training and consultancy activities.

Recognise, Respond & Refer

Recognise, respond and refer concerns or disclosures appropriately in line with UK safeguarding guidance.

Confidentiality & Data Security

Maintain confidentiality and secure handling of sensitive information in accordance with UK GDPR and data protection legislation.

Partner Support

Support clients and partners to meet their safeguarding obligations through guidance and best practice sharing.

Reporting Concerns

If a safeguarding concern is identified during training or consultancy work, it may be reported to the appropriate authority in line with UK guidance and duty to act.

We take all concerns seriously and will respond promptly and appropriately to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those involved.

Who to Contact

If you have a safeguarding concern related to our services, please contact us immediately:

Types of Abuse

Safeguarding concerns may include, but are not limited to:

Physical Abuse

Hitting, shaking, throwing, burning or other physical harm

Emotional Abuse

Persistent emotional maltreatment or bullying

Sexual Abuse

Forcing or enticing inappropriate sexual activity

Neglect

Failure to meet basic physical or emotional needs

Financial Abuse

Theft, fraud or exploitation of finances

Discriminatory Abuse

Harassment based on protected characteristics

Training & Awareness

All instructors and relevant staff receive appropriate safeguarding training to ensure they can:

  • Recognise signs of abuse or neglect
  • Respond appropriately to disclosures
  • Understand their duty to report concerns
  • Maintain appropriate professional boundaries
  • Create safe learning environments

Internal Procedures

A detailed internal safeguarding procedure supports this policy, including:

  • Clear reporting pathways and escalation procedures
  • Record keeping and documentation requirements
  • Information sharing protocols
  • Support for those making disclosures
  • Regular policy review and updates

Useful Contacts

NSPCC Helpline

For advice on safeguarding children

Phone: 0808 800 5000

Email: help@nspcc.org.uk

Action on Elder Abuse

For concerns about vulnerable adults

Phone: 0808 808 8141

Local Authority Safeguarding Teams

Contact your local council's safeguarding team for immediate concerns in your area

Emergency Services

If someone is in immediate danger, call 999

Policy Review

This policy is reviewed annually or following any significant safeguarding incident or change in legislation. We are committed to continuous improvement in our safeguarding practices.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Safeguarding Policy or wish to report a concern, please contact us:

LEWIS SECURITY, RISK & COMPLIANCE SOLUTIONS

Email: info@jl-security.co.uk

Phone: +44 7834 561015