Safeguarding

Keeping children safe is everyone's responsibility

If a child is in immediate danger, call 999. To report a concern about a child at Evolution Education, call 07944 985698 or email admin@evolution-sportsgroup.com.

Safeguarding statement

Our commitment

Evolution Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We create a safe, predictable environment and expect every adult to share that commitment.

Young people and staff taking part in a safeguarding in sports session

Safeguarding culture

Safeguarding is taught and practised

We keep children safe in education and in sport. Staff receive clear training, and young people learn how to stay safe and ask for help.

If you have a concern about a child at Evolution Education, contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead without delay.

DSL team

Who leads safeguarding

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Eugene Dwaah. Contact via 07944 985698 or admin@evolution-sportsgroup.com.

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads

Lloyd and Sacha. Ask for a Deputy DSL on the same number or email.

Everyone's responsibility

All staff are trained to notice, report and record concerns without delay.

Reporting concerns

How to report a concern

  • Immediate danger: call 999.

  • Concern about a child at Evolution Education: call 07944 985698 or email admin@evolution-sportsgroup.com and ask for the Designated Safeguarding Lead (Eugene Dwaah) or a Deputy DSL (Lloyd or Sacha).

  • If you cannot reach us, contact your local authority children's services / MASH for Brent, Harrow or Barking & Dagenham as appropriate.

  • You can also contact the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 or Childline on 0800 1111.

What we cover

Safeguarding priorities

Child protection

Clear procedures aligned to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Online safety

Filtering, monitoring, education and acceptable use. See also our Online Safety page.

Prevent

Protecting young people from radicalisation and extremism.

Early Help

Support for families before needs escalate, with partner agencies.

Child-on-child abuse

Taken seriously, with support for victims and clear consequences.

Safer recruitment

Robust checks and safer recruitment practice for all staff.

Low-level concerns and whistleblowing

Routes for staff and others to raise concerns about adults or practice.

Staff training

Regular safeguarding training and updates for all staff.

Concerns

Speak to the safeguarding team

Call 07944 985698 or email admin@evolution-sportsgroup.com and ask for the DSL or a Deputy DSL.

admin@evolution-sportsgroup.com

Partners

Trusted partners around our school

Group, charity, local authority and programme partners who help us deliver sport, learning and opportunity.