Safeguarding:

Effective Date: 09/12/25

At GCSE Coaches, the safety and wellbeing of our students is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a secure, respectful, and supportive environment for all students participating in our programs.

1. Our Commitment

We are dedicated to safeguarding all students from harm, abuse, neglect, or exploitation. All staff, tutors, and representatives of GCSE Coaches are expected to uphold this commitment at all times.

2. Safeguarding Principles

We operate under the following core principles:

• The welfare of the student is paramount

• All students have the right to feel safe and respected

• Safeguarding is the responsibility of every team member

• Concerns must be acted on promptly and appropriately

3. Staff & Tutor Standards

All tutors and staff are required to:

• Conduct themselves professionally at all times

• Maintain appropriate boundaries with students

• Communicate only through approved channels

• Avoid any form of inappropriate behaviour or language

Where applicable, tutors may be subject to identity verification and background checks.

4. Online Safety

As part of our services are delivered online, we implement safeguards including:

• Use of secure platforms for lessons and communication

• Monitoring of sessions where appropriate

• Restriction of direct personal contact outside official systems

Students are advised not to share personal contact details with tutors or other students.

5. Reporting Concerns

Any safeguarding concerns should be reported immediately.

This includes:

• Inappropriate behaviour from a tutor or student

• Concerns about a student’s wellbeing

• Any situation where a student feels unsafe

Reports can be made confidentially via the email below.

All concerns will be taken seriously and handled promptly.

6. Parental Involvement

Where appropriate, parents or guardians will be informed of safeguarding concerns, particularly where student welfare may be at risk.

7. Response to Concerns

GCSE Coaches will:

• Assess all concerns carefully

• Take appropriate internal action (including suspension or removal of tutors/students if necessary)

• Escalate to relevant authorities where required

8. Student Responsibilities

Students are expected to:

• Treat tutors and peers with respect

• Use platforms appropriately

• Report anything that makes them uncomfortable

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Safeguarding Policy from time to time. Updates will be published on our website with an updated effective date.

10. Contact

For safeguarding-related matters, please contact:

GCSE Coaches Ltd

Email: safeguarding@gcsecoaches.co.uk

Phone: 07368275517