Safeguarding & Child Protection
At Flame Dance Studios, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our priority.
We are committed to providing a welcoming environment where children feel safe, respected, listened to and supported.
Our safeguarding arrangements are informed by the Wales Safeguarding Procedures and Welsh Government's Working Together to Safeguard People: Code of Safeguarding Practice.
Our Safeguarding Team
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Eleri Roberts, Principal
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Ffion Roberts
Email: info@flamedancestudios.com
Our safeguarding leads coordinate safeguarding concerns, maintain appropriate records and liaise with relevant statutory services when necessary.
How We Safeguard Children
We are committed to:
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Recruiting staff safely and carrying out appropriate suitability checks.
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Providing safeguarding induction, training and supervision.
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Maintaining clear professional boundaries.
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Encouraging children to speak up if they feel worried or uncomfortable.
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Responding to safeguarding concerns promptly and sensitively.
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Keeping appropriate safeguarding records securely.
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Working with parents and relevant agencies to protect children's welfare.
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Respecting children's dignity, privacy, individual needs and rights.
Reporting a Concern
If you are worried about a child attending Flame, please contact our safeguarding team at info@flamedancestudios.com.
You may also report concerns directly to the relevant local authority children's services or police.
If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.
Where a concern involves a staff member or safeguarding lead, it may be appropriate to contact statutory safeguarding services directly.
We do not require families to raise a concern internally before contacting the authorities.
Photography and Online Safety
We take children's privacy seriously.
Access to learning videos, memories and other resources is managed through our Parent Portal and separate Student Area.
We ask families not to share private photographs or recordings of other children without appropriate permission.
Inclusion and Respect
Every child deserves to feel safe and welcome.
We are committed to equality, reasonable adjustments and responding appropriately to bullying, discrimination and concerns about behaviour.
Further Information
Our wider Policies & Procedures and Privacy Policy explain our operational responsibilities and how we handle personal information.
For safeguarding enquiries, email info@flamedancestudios.com.