At My Oasis we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all our students, striving to ensure every young person on placement with us remains free from harm.

We have a pastoral responsibility and are legally obliged to pass on any concerns we have about a young person, expecting all My Oasis staff and volunteers to play an active role in the multi-agency response to any child protection concerns.

My Oasis has stringent and effective safeguarding policies and procedures in place, with all staff having a responsibility to provide a safe environment whereby the young people on placement with us can learn. Staff are recruited in line with our Safe Recruitment Vetting Policies and all staff and volunteers receive safeguarding and child protection training as part of their induction programme. In addition, all staff are trained to identify young people and their families who may benefit from early help, with staff members following the referral process should a concern be noted.

My Oasis has a Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy Safeguarding Leads who support staff to carry out their safeguarding duties. The Teachers’ Standards 2012 states that senior leaders should safeguard children’s wellbeing and maintain public trust in the teaching profession as part of their professional duties. At My Oasis all teaching and support staff are therefore made fully aware of the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, Behaviour Policy, Code of Conduct, Missing from Education procedures, as well as the role of the DSL and deputy DSLs. In addition, we ensure all students are aware of who they can speak to if they have any concerns.