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At The Push Project, the safety and well-being of young people is our top priority. All skateboarding sessions are delivered with a strong commitment to safeguarding, risk-management and positive supervision.

Our Safeguarding commitment: 

We are committed to ensuring that all young people taking part in sessions are:

  • Treated with respect and dignity

  • Kept safe from harm

  • Supported in a positive and inclusive environment

  • Encouraged to take part in activities safely and at an appropriate level

All sessions run in line with safeguarding expectations within education and youth settings.

Delivery Structure

All sessions delivered by The Push Project are:

  • School-led

  • Delivered with staff from the referring school or setting present at all times

  • Planned in collaboration with education staff

  • Risk-assessed prior to delivery

Safeguarding responsibility remains with the referring school, PRU or education setting at all times.

Safeguarding Training & Checks

The founder of The Push Project:

  • Holds safeguarding training for working with children and young people (Level 2).

  • Is committed to keeping safeguarding knowledge up to date

  • Understands professional boundaries and appropriate conduct

  • Works in line with school safeguarding procedures

An Enhanced DBS check is held and can be shown upon request.

Reporting Concerns

If a safeguarding concern arises during a session:

  • The concern will be reported immediately to the named safeguarding lead within the school or referring setting.

  • Any information will be recorded factually and appropriately.

  • No investigation will be carried out independently — concerns will always be passed to the appropriate authority within the school or local safeguarding structure.

Health & Safety

Sessions are delivered with a strong emphasis on safety, including:

  • Use of protective equipment (helmets and pads)

  • Equipment checks prior to sessions

  • Activity adapted to ability level

  • Safe use of facilities

  • Clear behaviour expectations

If a session is deemed unsafe due to weather, facility conditions or behaviour, it will be paused or stopped.

Level 2 Safeguard Contact: 

If you have any safeguarding questions or concerns relating to sessions, please contact: Ciara Whiting

Email: ciarawhiting12@gmail.com

Phone: 07494049280

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