1. Our Commitment to Safeguarding
Kind Ambition is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults who come into contact with our services, activities, staff, volunteers, contractors, or digital platforms.
We believe that everyone has the right to be safe, protected from harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and treated with dignity and respect. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and we are committed to creating a culture where concerns are raised and acted upon appropriately.
2. Scope of This Statement
This safeguarding statement applies to:
- All staff, consultants, volunteers, and contractors working on behalf of Kind Ambition
- All services, programmes, events, training, and online activities delivered by Kind Ambition
- All interactions with children, young people, families, and adults at risk
3. Our Safeguarding Principles
Kind Ambition will:
- Put the safety and welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults first
- Treat all individuals with respect, fairness, and dignity
- Take all concerns or allegations of harm seriously and respond promptly
- Act in accordance with relevant UK safeguarding legislation and guidance, including:
- Working Together to Safeguard Children
- The Children Act 1989 and 2004
- The Care Act 2014
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality while sharing information where necessary to protect individuals from harm
4. Prevention and Safe Practice
We aim to prevent harm by:
- Ensuring all staff and volunteers understand safeguarding responsibilities
- Providing safeguarding awareness and training where appropriate
- Using safe recruitment and selection practices
- Promoting clear professional boundaries and codes of conduct
- Ensuring online and digital services are used safely and responsibly
5. Children’s Online Safety and Data Protection
We recognise the importance of protecting children’s privacy and personal data online.
- Our website and services do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 16 without appropriate consent
- Any personal data collected is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and UK GDPR
- If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete it promptly
6. Reporting Safeguarding Concerns
All safeguarding concerns, disclosures, or allegations must be reported without delay.
We will:
- Take all concerns seriously
- Respond promptly and appropriately
- Record and manage safeguarding information securely
- Refer concerns to statutory agencies (e.g., Children’s Services, Adult Social Care, or the Police) where there is a risk of harm
7. Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Kind Ambition has a designated safeguarding lead responsible for:
- Managing safeguarding concerns and referrals
- Supporting staff and volunteers
- Ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed
- Maintaining appropriate safeguarding records
Contact Details:
Role: Designated Safeguarding Lead
Organisation: Kind Ambition
Email: enquiry@kindambition.co.uk
Phone: +44 7436 677 716
Address: 25 Dunford Road, Poole, BH12 2DJ, United Kingdom
8. Responding to Allegations Against Staff or Volunteers
Any allegation or concern about the conduct of a staff member, volunteer, or contractor will be:
- Taken seriously
- Managed confidentially
- Investigated in line with safeguarding procedures
- Referred to relevant authorities where appropriate
9. Policy Review
This safeguarding statement will be:
- Reviewed annually
- Updated sooner if legislation, guidance, or organisational activities change
- Made publicly available on our website
10. Contact Us
If you have any safeguarding concerns or questions about this statement, please contact:
Kind Ambition
Email: enquiry@kindambition.co.uk
Phone: +44 7436 677 716
Website: https://kindambition.co.uk/
Address: 25 Dunford Road, Poole, BH12 2DJ, United Kingdom
