A Duty to Protect and Safeguard
At Instep UK, we are fully committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all our apprentices, learners, employers, and employees. Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring the well-being, protection, and safety of everyone we work with.
If you have any concerns about your safety or the safety of others, please do not hesitate to contact our Safeguarding Team. We are here to listen, support, and take appropriate action to ensure a secure learning and working environment.
Your safety is our priority—together, we can create a culture of trust, respect, and protection.
Do you have a safety concern?
Refer to our Safeguarding Resources
Our Safeguarding Team
Hayley Wilcox
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Jo Senior
Designated Safeguarding Officer
Tracey Carter
Designated Safeguarding Officer
Nicky Steele
Designated Safeguarding Officer
Elizabeth Begent
Designated Safeguarding Officer
Instep has taken action to promote safeguarding and the welfare of individuals to protect them from harm.
Spot
Stay alert to signs of anxiety, grief, or behaviours linked to radicalisation.
Look for changes in behaviour, withdrawal, signs of distress, or unusual patterns in conversations.
Speak
Encourage open communication. If you’re concerned about someone, speak to them in a non-judgmental, supportive way.
Promote the importance of talking and being heard, whether through colleagues, managers, or a member of the safeguarding team.
Support
Be proactive in seeking help. Use the safeguarding resources below, refer to relevant support organisations and ensure that concerns are reported to the safeguarding team.
Offer support to those around you, ensuring no one feels isolated.
Report a Safeguarding Issue
To report a Safeguarding concern, please contact: 07849 643815 or email safeguarding@instepuk.com
Resources & Guidance
Safeguarding Resources & Support
If you or someone you know needs support, the following UK-based organisations provide guidance and help for various safeguarding concerns:
Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
24/7 emotional support for anyone struggling with their mental health or in distress.
116 123
Mental health support, advice, and information on coping strategies.
300 123 3393
A national mental health database to find local support services.
A men’s mental health support group offering free peer-to-peer support meetings.
Support and resources for managing anxiety, including helplines, therapy, and self-help tools.
03444 775 774
Support for people struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, and phobias.
0300 772 9844
Child Protection and Young People
Support for children and young people facing abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
0808 800 5000
Free, confidential support for children and young people on any issue, available 24/7.
0800 1111
Support for children and young people dealing with bereavement.
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence
Support for women affected by domestic abuse, including a live chat service.
Support for anyone experiencing domestic violence, including a 24-hour helpline.
0808 2000 247
Support for survivors of sexual violence and abuse, with access to specialist services.
Bereavement Support
Help for anyone coping with grief and bereavement through counselling and helplines.
0808 808 1677
A hub of bereavement services offering guidance, peer support, and practical advice.
Radicalisation and Extremism Prevention (Prevent)
Advice for those worried about someone being drawn into extremism or radicalisation.
Government-backed resources for preventing radicalisation and extremism in educational settings.
A national resource for understanding and preventing radicalisation.
Guidance on reporting concerns about radicalisation or extremism.
Crime, Exploitation, and Fraud
Report crime anonymously, including concerns about exploitation or abuse.
0800 555 111
The UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime.
Mental Health First Aiders at Instep
Jo Senior
EPA and Qualifications Manager
Charlie Smither
Delivery Manager
Dee Wentworth
Specialist Coach
Nicky Steele
Delivery Manager
Remember if you need immediate support or advice, please contact our Safeguarding Team at Instep UK
To report a Safeguarding concern, please contact: 07849 643815 or email safeguarding@instepuk.com