The Supreme Safeguarding Pledge

Our commitment to keeping every learner safe, respected and supported.

At Supreme School of Motoring, we believe that learning to drive should be a positive, enjoyable and confidence-building experience.

Every pupil has the right to feel safe, comfortable, respected and supported throughout their driving lessons.

Established in 1974, Supreme has a long history of helping people learn to drive. We understand the trust that pupils and their families place in our instructors.

Our Safeguarding Pledge is our commitment to honouring that trust.

This pledge is supported by our safeguarding procedures, which set out how concerns should be recognised, reported and managed.

1. Our Promise to Every Pupil

At Supreme, we are committed to:

• Providing a safe, supportive and professional learning environment.
• Treating every pupil with dignity, kindness and respect.
• Recognising individual needs, abilities and personal circumstances.
• Protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm, abuse, harassment and exploitation.
• Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Listening carefully to concerns and taking appropriate action.
• Supporting instructors in recognising and reporting safeguarding concerns.

We do not tolerate abuse, bullying, discrimination, harassment or exploitation.

2. Safeguarding Is Everyone’s Responsibility

Safeguarding means protecting people’s wellbeing, recognising potential risks and taking appropriate action when someone may be at risk of harm.

Our commitment applies to every Supreme pupil, with particular attention to children under 18 and adults who may be at risk.

Every instructor and person working on behalf of Supreme is expected to act professionally, recognise concerns and follow the school’s safeguarding procedures.

3. Professional Conduct and Boundaries

Our instructors are expected to:

• Treat pupils with courtesy, patience and respect.
• Use appropriate language and behaviour.
• Respect personal space and avoid unnecessary physical contact.
• Maintain professional relationships with pupils.
• Communicate appropriately through suitable channels.
• Respect pupils’ privacy and personal information.
• Avoid inappropriate personal, romantic or sexual relationships with pupils.
• Report any concerns about inappropriate conduct promptly.

All instructors are expected to comply with applicable DVSA professional standards and Supreme’s safeguarding procedures.

4. Supporting Individual Needs

We recognise that every learner is different.

Some pupils may require additional reassurance, adjustments or support due to disability, neurodivergence, anxiety, learning difficulties, medical conditions or personal circumstances.

Our instructors are expected to provide an understanding, inclusive and respectful learning environment.

We encourage pupils to discuss their learning requirements with their instructor so that lessons can be adapted appropriately wherever reasonably possible.

5. Recognising Safeguarding Concerns

Safeguarding concerns can arise in different ways. A pupil may disclose something during a lesson, an instructor may witness concerning behaviour, or information may be brought to the school’s attention.

Concerns may involve:

• Physical, emotional or sexual abuse.
• Neglect or exploitation.
• Bullying, intimidation or harassment.
• Coercive or controlling behaviour.
• Inappropriate conduct or professional boundaries.
• Other circumstances where someone’s safety or wellbeing may be at risk.

All concerns will be taken seriously, whether they involve someone within or outside Supreme School of Motoring.

No pupil should feel afraid or uncomfortable about raising a concern.

6. How We Respond to Concerns

When a safeguarding concern is raised, our approach is to:

• Listen carefully and respond calmly.
• Take concerns seriously without making assumptions.
• Record relevant information accurately.
• Report concerns promptly to the appropriate safeguarding person or authority.
• Protect confidential information while sharing it when necessary for someone’s safety.
• Ensure that appropriate action and follow-up take place.

We will not promise absolute confidentiality where information needs to be shared to protect someone from harm.

If someone is in immediate danger, call 999. Urgent safeguarding concerns should not be delayed while waiting for a response from Supreme.

7. Our Safeguarding Team

At Supreme School of Motoring, we have a dedicated safeguarding team to ensure that concerns are taken seriously and dealt with appropriately.

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Jona Davies
Former headteacher and experienced safeguarding lead.
Email: Jona.davies10@gmail.com

Jona oversees our safeguarding arrangements, provides guidance and coordinates appropriate action or referrals when concerns arise.

Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Jane Robinson
Email: janelrobinson@sky.com

Jane provides additional safeguarding support and an alternative point of contact when required.

How to raise a concern

Pupils, parents and instructors can contact Jona or Jane directly if they have a safeguarding concern.

You can also contact Supreme School of Motoring on 01621 855870.

If your concern involves a member of the safeguarding team, you can contact an appropriate external safeguarding authority directly.

If someone is in immediate danger, always call 999.

8. Supporting Our Instructors

Safeguarding also means ensuring our instructors understand their responsibilities and know where to obtain professional support.

We encourage instructors to raise concerns early, seek guidance and maintain accurate, factual records.

When Things Go Wrong — You’re Not on Your Own.

Supreme aims to provide a supportive working environment where concerns can be reported honestly, treated fairly and addressed professionally.

Our management team is committed to supporting instructors while always placing pupil safety and welfare first.

9. Confidentiality and Information Protection

Safeguarding information will be treated sensitively and handled in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

Records must be securely maintained, with access restricted to authorised individuals who have a legitimate need to know.

Where necessary and appropriate, information may be shared with safeguarding services, the police, the DVSA or other relevant authorities.

Our commitment is to respect individual privacy without allowing confidentiality to prevent appropriate safeguarding action.

10. Our Continuing Commitment

Safeguarding is an ongoing responsibility, not simply a document or a one-off training exercise.

Supreme is committed to providing safeguarding guidance, supporting relevant professional development and regularly reviewing our procedures.

Our safeguarding arrangements will be reviewed at least annually, or sooner where changes in guidance, legislation or circumstances make this necessary.