Safeguarding

Altamira Training Academy (ATA) is committed to the safeguarding of all its learners, staff and visitors. Safeguarding is a priority with arrangements in place to ensure learners feel and are safe on Academy premises and during off-campus activities such as study tours. The learner experience and individual achievement are paramount and safeguarding initiatives are developed to impact positively upon this.

ATA ensures safeguarding legislation and guidance are adhered to and taken into account when developing and revisiting policies, procedures, and associated arrangements. ATA provides a safe and secure (monitored by CCTV) physical environment for its learners and staff, ensuring that campuses and premises are of a good standard. Health & safety arrangements are in place to ensure adherence to current legislation and guidance.

Applicants will be subject to recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasize the Academy’s commitment to the safeguarding of its learners and staff. The procedures include questioning at interview stage, verification of appropriate qualification, acquiring references, appropriate CRB/DBS checks.

ATA has a designated person for safeguarding. Policies and procedures are in place to deal effectively with child protection and safeguarding issues together with recording and monitoring processes. It is a condition of employment that all staff members are trained to a level appropriate to their safeguarding responsibilities. Staff members are expected to attend internal and external training and awareness sessions covering safeguarding issues.

ATA is committed and considers safeguarding as the paramount to the success of the learners. Academy Director, Management and Academics will continue to keep abreast of developments in this area and implement arrangements to continually improve the safety and awareness of its learners and staff.

For more information please contact: 02089839998 or email: info@altamiraacademy.co.uk