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Safeguarding Policy & Procedure

Safeguarding Policy

Espire Education Group Ltd here after known as EE, running the STEM On Track programme, recognises that we have a moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all of our participants, this includes members of our committee, our volunteers, competitors and those who attend our events socially. 

EE is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported to participate or volunteer within the programme.

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This policy is in line with the Motorsport UK Safeguarding Children Policy as EE’s national governing body. 

1. Policy Aims

The purpose of this policy is to: 

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  • Demonstrate EE’s commitment to safeguarding. 

  • Promote good practice which encourages the development of a safe and positive environment for all. 

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2. Policy Principles

  • The welfare of our participants is paramount. EE has a role to play in protecting our participants from physical, emotional and sexual abuse, from neglect and bullying.

  • Everyone, regardless of age, ability, culture, race, language, religious beliefs, sexual or gender identity, have equal protection rights.

  • Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility. All volunteers and club members have a responsibility to respond positively, swiftly and appropriately in response to any concerns, suspicions, or disclosures that may suggest a child or adult is at risk of harm.

3. Responsibilities

Members of EE’s board & staff will: 

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  • Embed this policy and work according to its principles. 

  • Promote and publicise this policy with all members.  

  • Ensure it has a minimum of one Club Safeguarding Officer, licenced by Motorsport UK who is in receipt of an enhanced DBS/PVG check.

  • Support the Club Safeguarding Officer in their role. 

  • Ensure that any services contracted out to other providers take into account the requirement to safeguard our members from abuse, neglect or harm. 

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Participants of the STEM On Track programme will: 

  • Act according to the principles of this policy and associated procedure.

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EE’s Safeguarding Officer will: 

  • Meet the annual licence requirements set out by Motorsport UK. 

  • Promote their role to the community. 

  • Be contactable during all events. 

  • Attend training as required by Motorsport UK. 

  • Embed local safeguarding policies and procedures and work in support of the Local Authority Designated Officer (if required to do so).

  • Support the implementation of safer recruitment requirements, ensuring that anyone classed as being in regulated activity with children has appropriate suitability checks completed.

4. Contacts

EE Safeguarding Officer
Name: Adam Sirett
Email: adam@espireeducation.co.uk
Telephone: 07814 274241

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West Northamptonshire Council Local Authority Designated Officer
Name: Andy Smith
Email: LADOConsultations@NCTrust.co.uk
Telephone: 07850 854309

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The Motorsport UK Safeguarding Team
Email: safeguarding@motorsportuk.org
Telephone: 01753 765056

 

This policy has been signed off by EE on 05/11/2024 

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