Last updated: 23.01.2026
At STEMPro Academy, the safety and wellbeing of our students is our highest priority. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and positive online learning environment for all learners under 18, in line with UK safeguarding standards.
By using our services, parents, guardians, and students can be confident that we take safeguarding seriously.
1. Our Safeguarding Principles
We believe that:
- Every child has the right to learn in a safe environment
- Children’s welfare is paramount
- Early intervention is key to identifying and addressing concerns
- We work in partnership with parents and guardians to ensure student safety
2. Our Safeguarding Team
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): [Insert Name]
Contact Email: contact@stempro.co.uk
The DSL is responsible for all safeguarding matters, including:
- Identifying risks to students
- Reporting concerns
- Providing guidance to tutors and staff
- Ensuring compliance with UK safeguarding laws
3. Tutor and Staff Responsibilities
All tutors and staff at STEMPro Academy:
- Are carefully vetted and background-checked before joining
- Receive safeguarding and child protection training
- Understand reporting procedures for any safeguarding concerns
- Maintain professional boundaries at all times
4. Online Safety Measures
Because we operate online, we take additional steps to ensure students’ safety:
- Live lessons are conducted in secure, monitored platforms
- Sessions are only scheduled through official channels
- Tutors never share personal contact details with students
- Students and parents are advised to maintain safe home learning environments
5. Reporting Concerns
If a parent, guardian, or staff member has a safeguarding concern:
- Contact the DSL immediately via contact@stempro.co.uk
- The concern will be recorded and investigated in line with safeguarding procedures
- If necessary, external authorities (e.g., local safeguarding boards or police) will be informed
6. Parental and Guardian Responsibility
We ask parents and guardians to:
- Supervise online learning sessions
- Ensure students use devices and software safely
- Report any concerns promptly to our safeguarding team
Partnership with families is essential for a safe learning experience.
7. Confidentiality
Safeguarding concerns are treated with the highest confidentiality. Information is shared only with those who need it to protect the student, in line with UK safeguarding laws.
8. Policy Review
This policy is reviewed regularly to ensure it reflects current UK legislation, online safety practices, and best safeguarding standards. Updates are communicated on the website with the revised date.
9. Contact Us
For questions or concerns regarding safeguarding, please contact:
STEMPro Academy
Website: www.stempro.co.uk
Email: contact@stempro.co.uk
This Safeguarding Policy aligns with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2023) and other relevant UK safeguarding legislation.