As an organisation we are dedicated to protecting the safety and wellbeing of our learners. Our staff and partners are aware of their duty to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk. They are trained to recognise the early signs of a concern, respond appropriately, and report these concerns to a dedicated team of professionals for further guidance and advice.
DRL offer education and training, which places places into employment. It is recognised that this creates a greater duty of care, and in order for DRL to ensure that employers are suitable to receive a learner, a service level agreement is undertaken prior to learners commencing employment in order to clarify expectation in relation to basic health and safety, and employment requirements for the learner.
A risk assessment of employer sites will be performed, and any issues actioned.
Health and safety vetting and monitoring is carried out during learner induction, this involves a discussion between the trainer, employer and learner and allows for the trainer to be confident in the employer’s ability to keep the apprentice safe during their employment and also to help educate the learner in looking after their own welfare and that of others while at work.
Learners are made aware of all DRL relevant policies, who the designated persons are and how to report a concern during their induction to the programme. and a direct email address to allow the apprentices to access support from the designated safeguarding officer confidentially is provided to all apprentices.
If you are worried and want to speak to someone, or if you have a concern about yourself or somebody else who is not in immediate danger, please see below who you can contact:
If you need support outside of our core hours, please see below some external support lines that are available 24/7:
Childline: 0800 1111
Childline provides support if you are worried or concerned about a child, or you are a child, and want to speak to someone confidentially about anything.
Samaritans: 116 123
Samaritans are available to talk if you are 18 and over and feeling low, having a difficult time or you are worried about someone else.
Shout: 85258
Shout is a free text service available for mental health support. Text the word ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 to begin a conversation with a trained volunteer.
Refuge: 0808 2000 247
Refuge can help if you or someone else is experiencing domestic abuse.
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