Children and Adults Safeguarding Policy and Procedure
 

Our Commitment to Safeguarding
 

At New Spring Vista CIC, the safety, wellbeing, and protection of children, young people, and adults are our highest priorities.
 

We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where everyone who participates in our programmes feels respected, valued, and protected from harm. Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do and is embedded throughout our policies, procedures, and day-to-day practice.
 

We believe that every individual has the right to be safe, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, or personal circumstances. We work in partnership with participants, families, carers, schools, professionals, and other agencies to promote wellbeing and respond appropriately to any safeguarding concerns.
 

Our safeguarding approach includes:
 

• Robust safeguarding policies and procedures

• Safe recruitment and DBS checking of staff and volunteers

• Ongoing safeguarding training and awareness

• Clear reporting and record-keeping processes

• Appropriate information sharing where concerns arise

• A commitment to protecting both children and adults at risk

• Working alongside local safeguarding partnerships and statutory agencies
   

All staff, volunteers, and directors have a responsibility to safeguard the welfare of those who access our services and to act promptly where concerns are identified.
 

If we believe that a child, young person, or adult is at risk of harm, we may share information with appropriate safeguarding professionals, local authorities, or emergency services in accordance with our legal responsibilities and safeguarding duties.
 

Full Safeguarding Policy
 

For detailed information about our safeguarding procedures, reporting processes, staff responsibilities, and legal framework, please read our full Safeguarding Policy and Procedure document.
 

Download the full Children & Adults Safeguarding Policy and Procedure.

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Designated Safeguarding Lead
 

New Spring Vista CIC is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding practice.
 

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Miranda Fildes, Founder and Director of New Spring Vista CIC. Miranda is responsible for overseeing safeguarding across the organisation, ensuring that safeguarding concerns are managed appropriately, policies remain current, and staff and volunteers receive the guidance and support they need to maintain a safe environment for all participants.
 

With a passion for supporting children, young people, and adults through equine-facilitated learning and wellbeing programmes, Miranda is dedicated to creating opportunities for personal growth, confidence, resilience, and positive change within a safe and nurturing setting.
 

If you have a safeguarding concern relating to a participant, member of staff, volunteer, or any activity delivered by New Spring Vista CIC, please contact us on newspringvista@gmail.com.

Designated Safeguarding Lead:
Miranda Fildes

Founder & Director, New Spring Vista CIC
 

If you have any questions regarding safeguarding at New Spring Vista CIC, please contact us at newspringvista@gmail.com and we will be happy to discuss our procedures and responsibilities.