Pertama Education

Our Commitment

Safeguarding & Child Protection

Protecting children and vulnerable individuals is at the heart of everything we do in educational settings.

Our Safeguarding Commitments

Staff Vetting

All Pertama trainers and consultants undergo background checks appropriate to their jurisdiction before working with educational institutions.

Safeguarding Training

Our team completes annual safeguarding awareness training covering recognition, response, and reporting of concerns.

Clear Reporting

We have documented procedures for reporting safeguarding concerns to appropriate school personnel and authorities.

Professional Boundaries

Our code of conduct establishes clear professional boundaries for all interactions during training and consulting engagements.

Safeguarding Principles

The welfare of children is paramount in all our work
All children have the right to protection from abuse and exploitation
We work in partnership with schools' existing safeguarding frameworks
We maintain confidentiality while prioritizing child safety
We respond promptly and appropriately to all safeguarding concerns
We continuously improve our safeguarding practices

When Working with Your School

Before Engagement

  • Review your school's safeguarding policy
  • Identify your Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
  • Understand your reporting procedures
  • Complete any required visitor protocols

During Training

  • Maintain professional boundaries at all times
  • Never be alone with a student without school staff present
  • Report any concerns to your DSL immediately
  • Follow your school's photography/recording policies

After Engagement

  • Maintain confidentiality of any concerns raised
  • Follow up through appropriate school channels only
  • Document any incidents according to your procedures
  • Support any ongoing safeguarding processes as needed

Reporting Concerns

If you have any safeguarding concerns related to Pertama Education staff or activities, please contact us immediately:

Safeguarding Lead

Email: safeguarding@pertamagroup.com

For immediate child protection concerns, always contact your school's Designated Safeguarding Lead or local authorities first.

Questions About Our Safeguarding Practices?

We're happy to discuss our safeguarding policies and procedures in detail before any engagement.