Keeping young people safe
Safeguarding is at the centre of everything we do. This page sets out our commitment, who to contact, and how to raise a concern.
Our commitment
Positive Plugz believes every young person has the right to take part in our programmes in a safe, supportive environment. We take seriously our duty of care to care leavers and young people aged 11–25, and we work to protect them from harm, abuse, exploitation and neglect in everything we do.
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead
Name: [Designated Safeguarding Lead name]
Role: Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
safeguarding@positiveplugz.org
How we keep young people safe
- All coaches and volunteers hold an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, renewed on a regular cycle.
- All coaches and volunteers complete safeguarding training before working with young people, with annual refreshers.
- In-person sessions take place in public or approved venues only — never in a private home.
- Parental or carer consent is required for any participant under 16 before coaching or in-person sessions begin.
- Any data about young people is kept confidential, stored securely, and shared only on a strict need-to-know basis.
How to raise a concern
If you have a safeguarding concern about a young person or about our work, tell us immediately. You can use the form below or email our Designated Safeguarding Lead directly.
Download our safeguarding policy
The full policy document is available to download as a PDF.