Safeguarding policy statement

SAFEGUARDING POLICY

The Central School of Makeup

Safeguarding Policy Statement – Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

January 2026

Purpose and scope of this policy statement

The purpose of this policy statement is to:

• protect children, young people and vulnerable adults who receive The Central School of Makeup services from harm
• provide staff, volunteers, students and their families with the overarching principles that guide our approach to safeguarding and providing a safe learning environment

This policy applies to all students, staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors of The Central School of Makeup, irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity or disability.

For the purposes of this policy, a child or young person is defined as anyone under the age of 18.

Legal framework

This policy has been drawn up on the basis of legislation, policy and guidance that seeks to protect children and vulnerable adults in England.

Supporting documents

This policy statement should be read alongside the following organisational policies and procedures:

• Safeguarding processes and procedures
• Enrolment Letter
• Terms and Conditions of Enrolment
• Policies and Procedures
• Health and Safety Policy
• Contract of Enrolment
• Relationships between Employees and Students – Code of Professional Conduct
• E-Safety Policy
• Recruitment Policy
• Child Safety Policy

Our safeguarding commitment

We believe that:

• we have a responsibility to promote a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment for all students

We recognise that:

• the safety and wellbeing of students is paramount in all decisions we take
• all students have an equal right to protection from harm or abuse
• some students may be more vulnerable due to personal circumstances
• partnership with parents, carers and external agencies is essential

Safeguarding students aged 16–17

The Central School of Makeup may enrol students aged 16–17 onto selected courses where the learning environment and content are appropriate.

When working with students under 18, we ensure that:

• training takes place in supervised professional group settings
• students are never left one-to-one with a tutor
• written parental or guardian consent is obtained prior to enrolment
• safeguarding information is provided during induction

Staff, tutors and DBS requirements

• All tutors delivering training to students under 18 hold enhanced DBS checks
• DBS checks are recorded and reviewed in line with our Recruitment Policy
• Visiting tutors or freelancers do not deliver unsupervised training to minors unless DBS-verified

Professional boundaries and physical contact

Due to the practical nature of make-up training, limited physical contact may be required.

The Central School of Makeup ensures that:

• contact is professional, proportionate and explained in advance
• consent is established prior to any contact
• students may decline without consequence
• inappropriate or unnecessary contact is not permitted

How we keep children, young people and vulnerable adults safe

We seek to keep students safe by:

• valuing, listening to and respecting them
• appointing a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• implementing and reviewing safeguarding procedures annually
• providing training, supervision and guidance to staff
• recruiting staff safely and carrying out appropriate checks
• handling information securely in line with data protection legislation
• ensuring clear reporting and escalation pathways
• managing allegations against staff appropriately
• maintaining an anti-bullying culture
• ensuring safe learning environments in line with health and safety legislation

Reporting concerns and allegations

All safeguarding concerns or allegations will be:

• taken seriously
• recorded appropriately
• escalated to the Designated Safeguarding Lead
• referred to external agencies where required

Safeguarding contact