Beckington After-School Hub (BASH) is committed to providing a safe, welcoming environment where children aged 8–13 are respected, valued and protected.
The welfare of every child is our highest priority.
BASH operates in line with UK safeguarding guidance for out-of-school settings and follows Church of England safeguarding principles.
What we do
• All volunteers working with children are safely recruited.
• Volunteers complete appropriate safeguarding checks, including DBS checks where required.
• Volunteers receive safeguarding guidance and know how to recognise signs of abuse or neglect.
• At least one trained safeguarding lead is present at every session.
• First aiders are present at sessions.
• Clear records are kept of attendance, incidents and concerns.
If a safeguarding concern arises
• Concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing are taken seriously.
• The Safeguarding Lead records concerns and follows appropriate safeguarding procedures.
• Where necessary, concerns will be referred to children’s services or the police.
Children are encouraged to speak to a trusted adult if they feel worried or unsafe.
Parents can contact the BASH safeguarding lead at any time regarding concerns.