Safeguarding is a priority.

It is everyone's responsibility to safeguard young people - if you have any concerns, you must report these appropriately either internally or externally.

If you believe a young person is in immediate danger or is facing an emergency, please call the Police on 999.

If you want to discuss any concerns about students internally then please contact:

Charlotte Derrick - DSL Charlotte.d@directional-cic.com

Lorna Gear - DDSL Lorna.g@directional-cic.com

Jermaine Hall - Managing Director 07852882543 / Jermaine.h@directional-cic.com

If you are unable to contact any of the above people and are concerned about the welfare of a young person or are concerned a young person is being harmed or is at risk of being harmed, please contact children's services for the area the young person lives in.

Luton - Multi agency safeguarding hub (MASH) - 01582 547653 / mash@luton.gov.uk (out of hours 0300 300 8123)

Central Bedfordshire - Access and Referral Hub - 0300 300 8585 / cs.accessandreferral@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk (out of hours 0300 300 8123)

Beds Borough -Integrated Front Door 01234 718700 (out of hours 0300 300 8123)

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000

If you are concerned about the behaviour or conduct of an adult who works with children and young people either in a paid or voluntary capacity, please contact the relevant Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)

Luton 01582 548069

Central Bedfordshire 0300 300 8142

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility - you must take prompt action if you have any concerns.