Bridge the Gap seek to create a safe, secure culture enabling support for all children, young people and their families. We will always seek to provide protection to any person that receives our services  We have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children, young people, and adults at risk to keep them safe.

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We are committed to work in a way that protects them.

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Our commitment is

• Getting the right people involved ;  This is achieved through adherence to Bridge the Gap’s Safer Recruitment Policies and Procedures.

• Creating a safe environment for children; young people and adults at risk ; This is achieved by providing all required safeguarding training, support, and best practice advice; and further guidance by the effective communication of Bridge the Gap’s Code of Conduct.   

• Promoting clear systems to deal with any safeguarding concerns; This is achieved through implementation of all Bridge the Gap’s policies and procedures relating to safeguarding.

What this means for you is we will do everything we can to support you through our work.

We are available for support during our work hours. These are Monday - Thursday 9am - 7pm and Friday 9am - 5pm.

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Our safeguarding lead is our lead practitioner Lucy Brown lucy@jwbridgethegap.com.

Supporting you may mean we have to share information with other organisations if we are worried about you.

Other people that may be able to support you at a time of real need outside of our work hours: 

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You can ring Childline anytime on 0800 1111 or if you live in Derby you can talk to a trained social worker at Derby Social Care by ringing 01332 641172 during the day, or 01332 956606 after 5pm and at weekends. If you live in Derbyshire you can talk to a trained social worker at Derbyshire County Council by phoning 01629 533190 anytime.