At Inspiro, we are committed to the wellbeing and safety of all of our apprentices. We work with an extensive range of external agencies to support apprentices and their employers overcome any challenges they may face on their apprenticeship journey, and have a dedicated team within the business to support staff and learners to overcome any challenges they may face during their programme.
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LAURA ARCHER | SAFEGUARDING MANAGER
With over 20 years experience working in the skills and education sector, Laura is the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Prevent Single Point of Contact for Inspiro. She leads on ensuring that all our learners are safe and well, through policies and procedures, staff training and developing resources to support our learners and staff on a range of wellbeing topics.
DESIGNATED PEOPLE (DP’s)
Across Inspiro we have over 25 DP’s who receive additional training and support to ensure they provide information, advice, and guidance to learners who may need additional help during their studies to enable them to achieve their potential.
ACADEMIC STAFF
All staff are trained in safeguarding, welfare and Prevent. During the programme, apprentices receive regular welfare checks as part of the review process, alongside a range of enrichment and pastoral sessions to support them both as an individual, and at work with colleagues and staff.
safeguarding together
FOR LEARNERS
All our learners will work closely with their trainers/coaches to support them along their apprenticeship journey, and will always be their first point of contact should they need help with anything that may be impacting on their programme. Learners may be signposted to external agencies, or may be referred to our specialist team who will be able to provide targeted interventions to get them back on track. They can also access a range of information on our learner management platform FUSE, where they can access advice and self-help on a range of topics including mental health, finances, relationships, online safety and more.
FOR EMPLOYERS
As an employer, if you have any concerns about the wellbeing of your apprentice, please get in touch with your Regional Trainer who will be able to advise you on how Inspiro can help. Mentors in the workplace will receive coaching on how they can build a positive relationship with their apprentice to support them through their programme, ensuring the requirements of the course are met, along with any other pastoral or neurodiverse needs they may have.
FOR PROFESSIONALS
If you are a professional supporting an apprentice and would like to get in touch please contact safeguarding@inspirolearning.co.uk. Inspiro staff believe in holistic support tailored to meet individual needs, and work with a range of agencies to provide what each learner needs during their studies.
advice and guidance
Please remember, if you are concerned about the immediate safety of your apprentice, or they are at risk of serious harm, contact 999 for the appropriate services. Some other useful links include:
MIND
Covers a range of mental health challenges including money, loneliness, mental health at work, LGBTQIA+, sleep and stress.
ABLE FUTURES
Support for staff and apprentices aged 16 or over – up to 9 months of FREE counselling and support
THE MIX
Help for anyone under 25 on mental health, housing, addiction, money and sex and relationships
NSPCC
Advice and support for young people and parents on a range of safeguarding and welfare topics
CITIZENS ADVICE
Advice for all four nations on benefits, work, housing, family and consumer issues.
ACAS
Advice for employers and employees on workplace rights, rules and best practice.
GOV.UK
Advice if you are concerned about yourself or someone else who is being radicalised.
INSPIRE WELLBEING
Northern Ireland mental health and wellbeing support service.
MEIC
Support for anyone under 25 in Wales, including mental health, housing, money, work issues.
