Safeguarding First. Always.

At Level X Education, the safety and wellbeing of every young person is our highest priority. We maintain the strictest safeguarding standards, ensuring every member of staff is trained, vetted, and supported to protect children in line with statutory guidance.

Our Safeguarding Commitment

Safeguarding is not a box-ticking exercise — it is the foundation of our work. Every decision, service, and programme is delivered with student safety and wellbeing at its core.



We follow:

  • Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2025)
  • Working Together to Safeguard Children (HM Gov)
  • Ofsted safeguarding expectations
  • Local Authority safeguarding protocols


Designated Safeguarding Leads

  • DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead): Micah Watson-Gayle
  • DDSL (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead): Jamie Sanneh



Our safeguarding team provides regular training, supervision, and escalation oversight to ensure every concern is managed effectively and transparently.

Staff Vetting & Training

Every staff member deployed by Level X undergoes rigorous pre-employment checks and continuous safeguarding training.



  • Enhanced DBS checks (renewed and updated)
  • Right to Work verification
  • Professional references
  • Induction and safeguarding briefing before placement
  • Annual KCSIE updates and refreshers
  • Specialist training (trauma-informed practice, behaviour de-escalation, SEND awareness)


Policies & Procedures

We provide transparent access to our safeguarding policies, so schools, parents, and stakeholders can have complete confidence in our processes.



📑 Available Policies:

  • Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy
  • Data Protection & GDPR Policy
  • Safer Recruitment Policy
  • Complaints Policy
  • Whistleblowing Policy


Reporting Concerns

We ensure clear and accessible pathways for reporting any safeguarding concern:



  • Immediate escalation to DSL or DDSL
  • 24/7 contact routes for urgent safeguarding issues
  • Anonymous reporting option for whistleblowing or sensitive cases


Compliance Standards

Our work is designed to give schools confidence during inspection and audits:



  • KCSIE compliance built into every staff induction
  • Ofsted-ready reporting for interventions, attendance, exclusions, and safeguarding logs
  • GDPR-compliant data handling for all student records
  • Liability & insurance cover across all services delivered


Safeguarding in Practice

Our safeguarding culture is embedded into daily delivery:


  • Mentors escalate concerns promptly and document interventions.
  • Behaviour staff are trained to spot safeguarding signals behind behaviour.
  • Careers and PE staff are inducted into safeguarding protocols for safe, supervised practice.



📌 Case Example: At Harris Academy, our trauma-informed mentoring team supported high-risk safeguarding students, leading to improved emotional regulation and stable attendance.

Why Safeguarding Matters to Us

  • Protects children and young people from harm.
  • Creates a safe environment for learning and development.
  • Builds trust with parents, schools, and communities.
  • Ensures accountability and transparency in all we do.

Safeguarding You Can Trust

With Level X Education, you can be confident that safeguarding is not just a policy — it’s our culture. From staff vetting to daily practice, we put safety and wellbeing at the forefront of everything we deliver.