Safe, Supported, and Ready to Learn
Every young person deserves to learn in a space where they feel safe, respected, and supported. Safeguarding is at the heart of Apricot Learning, shaping how we recruit staff, design lessons, and care for our students each day.
We create secure online classrooms where trust is built, risks are recognised early, and every child can focus on learning without fear.
The Apricot Approach
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. All staff are trained to identify and report concerns quickly, working together to protect each child's welfare.
We follow national guidance, including:
Safer Recruitment
Every member of staff is vetted through enhanced DBS, reference, identity, and prohibition checks. We follow safer recruitment standards to ensure only the right people work with our young people.
Our Safeguarding Team
Our safeguarding leads oversee all aspects of protection, welfare, and training
Jodie Phillips, BSc
Jodie oversees all safeguarding procedures, staff training, and ensures every child receives the protection and support they need to thrive in our learning environment.
Amy Smith, BA, M.Div., CPE, S.T.M, PGCE
Amy supports our safeguarding framework, working closely with staff and families to ensure a safe, responsive environment for all students across our provision.
Online Safety
All lessons take place in secure online classrooms. Webcams and private chat are disabled, and all sessions are recorded for safeguarding with anonymised names.
We also offer the Online Safety Alliance Certificate for KS3–KS5 learners, helping students understand how to stay safe and confident online.
Training and Development
All staff complete induction and annual safeguarding training. Topics include child protection, use of AI, online safety, Prevent awareness, and anti-bullying practice. Safeguarding remains a core theme at our annual teacher conference and throughout the year.
Data Protection and Quality Assurance
We comply fully with GDPR, keeping all student information secure and confidential. Safeguarding is reviewed through our termly quality assurance cycle, including lesson observations and external audits.
Our Promise
We listen, we act, and we protect every young person we work with. Every student deserves a safe place to learn, and we make sure they have one.