Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

At High Tide Foundation, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for all children, young people and adults who engage with our programmes, partnerships and activities.

Download our Safeguarding Policy (PDF).

Safeguarding means:

  • Protecting children, young people and adults at risk from abuse, harm and exploitation
  • Promoting wellbeing, dignity and respect
  • Creating safe environments where individuals can thrive
  • Acting quickly and appropriately if concerns arise

Our Commitment

High Tide believes that everyone has the right to:

  • Feel safe
  • Be treated with dignity and respect
  • Be heard and taken seriously
  • Be protected from abuse, neglect, coercion or exploitation

We operate robust safeguarding policies that comply with current UK legislation, including the Children Acts, Care Act 2014, and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

How We Keep People Safe

We do this by:

  • Carrying out safer recruitment practices, including DBS checks where appropriate
  • Providing regular safeguarding training for staff and volunteers
  • Maintaining clear reporting procedures
  • Promoting a culture of accountability and professional boundaries
  • Working in partnership with local authorities and safeguarding agencies
  • We do not encourage lone working with any vulnerable individuals by volunteers or staff.

All staff, trustees and volunteers are required to follow our safeguarding policies and code of conduct.

Recognising Concerns

Abuse can take many forms, including physical, emotional, sexual, financial, discriminatory abuse or neglect. It may happen in person or online.
If we become aware of a safeguarding concern, we will:

  • Listen carefully and respectfully
  • Record concerns accurately
  • Act promptly and proportionately
  • Involve appropriate statutory services where required

The safety and well-being of the individual is always our priority.

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Our Designated Safeguarding Representative is:

Hughston Taylor
📞 07710 713314
📧 hughston@hightidefoundation.co.uk

If you have a safeguarding concern relating to High Tide Foundation, please contact Hughston directly.

If someone is in immediate danger, always call 999.

Download Policy

Download our Safeguarding Policy (PDF).

Want to find out more?

If you'd like to get involved with High Tide Foundation, please get in touch with the team at info@hightidefoundation.co.uk.

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33,500

Students supported since 2012
with life-changing industry-led work experience programmes and enrichment events

28,000

Hours of engagement with employers
connecting students directly with people in various job roles for real-life career experiences

750

Business members involved
from a range of sectors who co-designed and delivered our industry-led career programmes

"“This has been so educational, not only for the students but also the teachers; I had no idea of what really went on down here. This is great knowledge that I can take back with me and share with the other colleagues and students.”"

Teacher, Middlesbrough

""It was very informative and was definitely worth every minute. The speakers and staff were very kind and helped us all build a better understanding of the world of engineering. This was an insight I doubt I could have gotten anywhere else.""

Year 7 Student, Redcar

"“I am grateful for the help and life changing experience High Tide have gave me and believe that I wouldn’t have got this chance anywhere else. I believe that without high tide I would have never received or had an opportunity to gain valuable experience and knowledge”"

Year 6 Student, Middlesbrough

"“My experience with High Tide provided me with amazing opportunities and allowed me to meet very influential people who have helped me to gain confidence as well as skills I will take with me for the rest of my life.""

Year 6 Student, Middlesbrough

"Start to finish there was loads of enthusiasm from the employees and the students! Really fun to be a part of this!"

Age 17, 5-day VWEX (Engineering)

"I enjoyed the work experience, I learnt new skills on how to write my CV and what employers look for."

Age 13, Discovery day (Employability)

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