Safeguarding

Whilst senior leader apprentices will be more than 18-years of age, employers still have a duty of care to safeguard their staff. We ask that all apprenticeship organisations:

• Familiarise themselves with relevant government legislation and take appropriate steps to understand what safeguarding means in practice at their organisation, in the context of the responsibilities they have for the people they employ.

• Ensure that any staff working with apprentices in a position of trust, are appropriate for the role and do not present any danger or threat.

• Ensure that any people working with young or vulnerable people have had an appropriate check completed with the Disclosure and Barring service.

• If possible, identify a person to coordinate safeguarding across an organisation.

• Demonstrate a commitment to the principles that underpin the Prevent Duty. Seek specialist support if any concerns are raised.

• Demonstrate a commitment to British values.

• Adhere to the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

• Ensure Apprentices are made aware of organisation's policies on using the internet and technology in the workplace.

• Understand the dangers Apprentices may face in the workplace and act to minimise risks.

The University’s approach and policy on Safeguarding is available here.

Safeguarding concerns should be reported. The link provides information on how to report anonymously or with personal detail and how support is provided

The safeguarding lead is: Dr Samantha Dobinski (s.c.drobinski@sheffield.ac.uk)