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EquiScholars HQ

Safeguarding

At EquiScholars HQ, the safety, well-being, and voice of every child and young person (CYP) are at the heart of everything we do. We create a trusting, supportive environment where learners feel heard, valued, and secure in expressing their thoughts and emotions.
 
We believe that strong, relational connections are key to supporting emotional regulation and resilience. CYP are encouraged to confide in any member of our team, knowing that their concerns will be taken seriously and responded to with care and integrity.
 
Our robust safeguarding policies ensure that all staff:
✔ Hold enhanced DBS checks and receive regular safeguarding training in line with UK standards.
✔ Adhere to a strict safeguarding process, reporting and recording all concerns, no matter how small.
✔ Work collaboratively with families, schools, and other agencies to provide holistic support.
 
Through co-regulation, consistency, and connection, we create a safe, nurturing space where CYP feel empowered, supported, and ready to thrive.

Useful Safeguarding helplines

If you are worried about a child, young person or adult you have a concern about, you can call Somerset Direct on 0300 123 2224 or speak to a member of their team.  
If you are concerned about risk of exploitation of a child, then please contact Avon and Somerset Police at the link below.
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https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/report/child-sexual-exploitation-cse/
 
If you are a young person and wanting online support, Kooth offers a mental wellbeing community service – see web link below.
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https://www.kooth.com/
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If you are feeling like there is no one to talk to whether it be anxiety to autism, dating to depression, or self-harm to self-esteem, Tellmi is a safe space to communicate anonymously with others experiencing the same feelings.
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https://www.tellmi.help/ 
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If you're 11-18 years old, click the phone icon below for a list of organisations and services that can offer you support and information. All of the contact numbers listed here are helplines, unless we've noted what they're for instead. If you're feeling overwhelmed and like you can't cope, you can:
 
  • Call HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141
  • or the Samaritans on 116 123.
  • Text SHOUT to Shout's textline on 85258.
  • Call the NHS on 111 and select option 2.
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If you feel like you may attempt suicide, or you have seriously hurt yourself, you can:
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  • Call 999 and ask for an ambulance.
  • Tell an adult you trust and ask them to call 999.

Our Policy can be downloaded by clicking the button below

If you are worried about a child, young person or adult you have a concern about, you can call Somerset Direct on 0300 123 2224 or speak to a member of their team.  
If you are concerned about risk of exploitation of a child, then please contact Avon and Somerset Police at the link below.
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https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/report/child-sexual-exploitation-cse/
 
If you are a young person and wanting online support, Kooth offers a mental wellbeing community service – see web link below.
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https://www.kooth.com/
​
If you are feeling like there is no one to talk to whether it be anxiety to autism, dating to depression, or self-harm to self-esteem, Tellmi is a safe space to communicate anonymously with others experiencing the same feelings.
​
https://www.tellmi.help/ 
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If you're 11-18 years old, click the phone icon below for a list of organisations and services that can offer you support and information. All of the contact numbers listed here are helplines, unless we've noted what they're for instead. If you're feeling overwhelmed and like you can't cope, you can:
 
  • Call HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141
  • or the Samaritans on 116 123.
  • Text SHOUT to Shout's textline on 85258.
  • Call the NHS on 111 and select option 2.
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If you feel like you may attempt suicide, or you have seriously hurt yourself, you can:
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  • Call 999 and ask for an ambulance.
  • Tell an adult you trust and ask them to call 999.

Belonging LGBTQIA+

EquiScholars HQ is a welcoming space that embraces diversity and education. We are proud to be lgbtqia+ supportive and inclusive of all.
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Our mission is to provide a safe environment for all individuals to learn and grow. Join us in our journey towards acceptance and empowerment.
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We have a duty to make sure that our Tribe are not discriminated against because they are LGBTQIA+.
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The Equality Act 2010 lists ‘gender reassignment’ and ‘sexual orientation’ as protected characteristics.
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LGBTQIA+ History Month
https://youtu.be/teDRyqXtdtg
 
Useful Links
www.youngstonewall.org.uk – This website has helpful advice and information. If you need to talk to someone, checkout the Stonewall information service.
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www.theproudtrust.org/for-young-people – The Proud Trust are a charity who support LGBTQ+ youth
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https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/about-us – Specific information about Transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse support
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