Safeguarding at Valley View Ranch

 

At Valley View Ranch the safety and wellbeing of every young person is our highest priority.

 

Our ranch provides a calm, structured environment where learners can spend time outdoors, develop practical skills and build confidence around horses. Alongside this, we operate clear safeguarding procedures to ensure that every young person who attends the ranch is supported and protected.

 

All staff and volunteers working with learners are appropriately vetted and trained in safeguarding. We follow recognised safeguarding guidance and work closely with schools, families and local authorities where appropriate.

 

Safeguarding is part of everyday life here on the ranch. Our small group setting allows us to know each learner well and notice when someone may need additional support.

 

Safeguarding Leads

 

 

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Tina Lawrence

Provision Lead – Valley View Ranch

 

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Bruce Lawrence

Coach & Deputy DSL – Valley View Ranch

 

Safeguarding concerns can be reported by contacting the ranch directly.

 

 

Our Safeguarding Approach

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Safeguarding at Valley View Ranch includes:

 

• Safe recruitment and appropriate vetting of staff and volunteers

• Staff training in safeguarding and child protection

• Clear procedures for reporting concerns

• Risk assessments and safe supervision of all activities

• Small group ratios so learners are well supported

• Close communication with referring schools, parents and local authorities

 

Our aim is to ensure that every learner feels safe, respected and able to take part fully in ranch life.

 

Policies

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The following policy is available to download:

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• Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

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​Reporting a Concern

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If you have a safeguarding concern relating to a young person attending Valley View Ranch, please contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead as soon as possible so it can be addressed appropriately. Tel: 01432 820081 or email office@valleyviewranch.co.uk

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Visit the Ranch

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If you are a school, local authority professional or parent considering a referral, we are always happy to arrange a visit to the ranch and talk through how our setting may be a good match for a learner.

 

Every referral begins with a conversation.