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: Safeguarding at IAF
At Inspire and Achieve Foundation, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we work with is our highest priority and we are fully committed to creating youth spaces where every young person feels safe, supported, and empowered to succeed. Safeguarding is a key part of how we achieve this and underpins all of the IAF programmes we deliver.
What is Safeguarding?
Safeguarding refers to the measures and processes we put in place to protect the health, wellbeing, and human rights of children and young people, ensuring they live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. Under the Children Act 2004, all organisations and individuals working with young people have a legal and moral duty to help safeguard and promote their welfare.
As we work with young and often vulnerable people, many of whom face significant personal barriers, we are dedicated to protecting them from risks both within and beyond our programmes. IAF takes this responsibility very seriously and creates safe, inclusive spaces where all young people feel heard, respected, and can reach their full potential.
What is Prevent?
The Prevent strategy is part of the UK’s wider counter-terrorism approach known as CONTEST which aims to stop people from becoming involved in terrorism or supporting extremist ideologies. The three key objectives of Prevent are to:
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Tackle the ideological causes of terrorism.
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Intervene early to support individuals vulnerable to radicalisation.
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Enable those already engaged in terrorism to disengage and rehabilitate.
We work hard to spot the signs of radicalisation early and offer appropriate support and referrals to safeguard young people so they can make positive life choices.
We are happy to collaborate with social workers, youth offending teams, probation services, and other education providers to ensure continuity of care and effective safeguarding practices.
For professionals wishing to visit one of our sites to work with a young person, please be aware of the following requirements:
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A formal appointment must be made in advance.
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All visitors must present valid professional ID.
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Visitors are expected to sign in on arrival and, where possible, be accompanied by a staff member.
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Any safeguarding concerns raised during a visit should be reported immediately to a member of IAF staff or the safeguarding team.
Jaye Crew is IAF's Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and oversees our robust safeguarding framework. Jaye is trained to deal with all levels of concern and works alongside our Deputy DSL's, Edina Baines-Krawcyzk & Craig Stevens, to ensure IAF has;
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Clear and accessible reporting channels for young people, staff, and external partners.
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Strong working relationships with external agencies such as MASH, social care, CAMHS, the police, and Prevent officers.
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Regular safeguarding training for all staff to ensure everyone is aware of signs of harm and how to respond appropriately.
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Enhanced DBS checks in place for all staff.
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Secure systems for managing and storing safeguarding information in line with GDPR and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
Any queries regarding Safeguarding at IAF should be directed to jaye.crew@inspireachieve.co.uk.
: IAF Safeguarding Lead
