Safeguarding at Global Camps

Keeping children safe is at the heart of everything we do at Global Camps. Safeguarding isn’t a box-ticking exercise for us — it’s part of how we plan, staff and run every camp day.

We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming environment where children feel secure, supported and able to be themselves.

Our approach

  • All children are treated with care, respect and dignity at all times

  • Safeguarding is considered in every decision we make, from staff recruitment to daily routines

  • We follow all national safeguarding guidance and work closely with local safeguarding agencies

Every camp has a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), with additional trained staff available to support safeguarding concerns when needed.

Our team

  • All staff are fully DBS checked

  • Safeguarding and Prevent training is mandatory for everyone working at camp

  • Many of our team work in schools during term time and bring current, practical safeguarding experience

  • Safeguarding training is refreshed regularly and kept up to date

Staff know how to recognise signs of concern and how to act quickly, calmly and appropriately.

Listening to children

We create an environment where children feel comfortable speaking up.

If a child shares something that concerns us, we:

  • Listen carefully and take them seriously

  • Reassure them that they’ve done the right thing

  • Follow clear procedures to ensure the right support is put in place

Clear procedures

We have robust systems in place to:

  • Record and respond to safeguarding concerns

  • Manage allegations or concerns about staff appropriately

  • Work with external agencies where needed

All concerns are handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with statutory guidance.

Use of phones and photography

  • Children are never photographed without parental consent

  • Staff do not use personal devices to take photos

  • Images are stored securely and only used for agreed purposes

Our promise to families

We know that trusting someone else with your child is a big deal. Our promise is to treat that trust with the seriousness it deserves — every day, at every camp.

If you ever have a concern or a question about safeguarding, we encourage you to get in touch.

You can read our full Safeguarding Policy here:

Safeguarding Policy

Haynes Childcare and Education Ltd. t/a Global Camps

Company Number: 09610402

Registered Address: 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3AX

Overview

Global Camps Ltd. is committed to building a culture of safety in which the children in our care are protected from abuse, harm and radicalisation.

Global Camps will respond promptly and appropriately to all incidents or concerns regarding the safety of a child that may occur. Our child protection procedures comply with all relevant legislation and guidance issued by the Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP).

There is always a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy DSL available during camp sessions, either on site or immediately contactable. The DSL coordinates safeguarding concerns and liaises with external agencies including Social Care, the LSCP and Ofsted.

The Designated Safeguarding Lead for Global Camps is Philip Haynes.

Abuse and Neglect

Child abuse is any form of physical, emotional or sexual mistreatment or lack of care that leads to injury or harm. Abuse may be carried out directly or by failing to protect a child from harm.

Types of abuse include:

Emotional abuse

Persistent emotional maltreatment that causes severe and lasting harm to a child’s emotional development. This may involve making a child feel worthless, unloved or inadequate.

Physical abuse

Includes hitting, shaking, throwing, poisoning, burning, drowning, suffocating or otherwise causing physical harm. This also includes fabricated or induced illness.

Sexual abuse

Forcing or enticing a child to take part in sexual activities, whether or not the child understands what is happening. This includes physical and non-physical acts.

Neglect

The persistent failure to meet a child’s basic physical or emotional needs, including failure to provide food, clothing, shelter, supervision or access to medical care.

Signs of Abuse and Neglect

Possible indicators may include:

  • Significant changes in behaviour

  • Deterioration in a child’s wellbeing

  • Unexplained injuries or marks

  • Concerning comments made by a child

  • Signs of neglect or abuse outside the setting

  • Risk of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

  • Inappropriate behaviour by a member of staff or other adult

If Abuse Is Suspected or Disclosed

If a child discloses abuse, staff will:

  • Reassure the child they were right to speak out

  • Listen carefully without questioning

  • Explain that action will be taken

  • Record the incident as soon as possible

If staff witness or suspect abuse, they will record the concern immediately using the Logging a Concern Form.

If a third party raises concerns, they will be encouraged to contact Social Care directly. If they refuse, Global Camps will do so.

Staff understand that children may not always recognise or disclose abuse due to fear, embarrassment, disability or communication barriers. Any concerns will be raised with the DSL without delay.

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

FGM is an illegal and extremely harmful practice and is treated as a safeguarding issue.

All staff receive training on recognising the risk of FGM. Where appropriate, concerns will be referred to Children’s Social Care and the Channel Programme via the local Prevent lead.

Child-on-Child Abuse

Child-on-child abuse is taken seriously and managed using the same safeguarding procedures.

Staff will not dismiss harmful behaviour as “normal”. Indicators may include:

  • Sexual behaviour between primary-aged children

  • Power imbalances

  • Vulnerability due to disability or confidence

  • Use of threats, coercion or bribery

Extremism and Radicalisation

Global Camps has a legal duty to protect children from radicalisation.

Risk factors may include:

  • Feelings of isolation

  • Desire for identity or belonging

  • Mental health difficulties

  • Exposure to extremist beliefs

Signs may include:

  • Behavioural changes

  • Justifying violence

  • Viewing or sharing extremist material

Concerns will be recorded and referred to the DSL.

Logging a Concern

All safeguarding concerns are recorded promptly and include:

  • Date and time of incident

  • Child’s name and date of birth

  • Factual account using the child’s words

  • Name, signature and role of staff member

Records are stored securely and retained until the child reaches 25 years of age.

Allegations Against Staff

Any allegation against a staff member will be:

  • Recorded immediately

  • Reported to the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and Ofsted

  • Investigated following LADO guidance

Staff may be suspended pending investigation and referrals made to the DBS where appropriate.

Promoting Awareness Amongst Staff

Global Camps ensures that:

  • All staff follow the Code of Conduct

  • Enhanced DBS checks and safe recruitment practices are followed

  • Safeguarding training is mandatory

  • Prevent Duty training is completed

  • Safeguarding is a standing agenda item in staff meetings

  • DSL training is refreshed every two years

Use of Mobile Phones and Cameras

  • Photos are only taken during authorised promotional shoots with parental consent

  • Staff and children may not use personal devices to take photos

  • Images are securely stored and deleted after use

  • Staff must not communicate with children via personal devices or social media

Contact Numbers

  • Social Care: 020 8314 6660

  • Social Care (Out of Hours): 020 8314 6000

  • LADO: 020 8314 3114

  • LSCP: 020 8314 3396

  • Prevent Co-ordinator: 07710 387 930

  • Police: 101 or 999

  • Anti-Terror Hotline: 0800 789 321

  • NSPCC: 0808 800 500

  • Ofsted: 0300 123 1231

Policy updated and adopted on 23/07/2025 by Philip Haynes.