Safeguarding
Our commitment to protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults across all our services.
1. Our Commitment
The Eden Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We recognise that everyone has the right to be safe from abuse, neglect, and exploitation, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
We take our responsibility to protect those in our care seriously and are dedicated to creating a safe environment across all of our services and activities.
The Eden Foundation
Registered Charity No. 1153029
Registered Address: 35 Dryclough Road, Huddersfield, HD4 5HY
Email: enquiries@tef.org.uk
2. What We Do
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone who engages with our services, The Eden Foundation implements the following key measures:
- DBS Checks: All staff and volunteers working with children and vulnerable adults undergo enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks before commencing their roles
- Training: Regular safeguarding training is provided to all staff, volunteers, and trustees to ensure they can recognise and respond to concerns appropriately
- Designated Safeguarding Leads: Each of our services has a designated safeguarding lead responsible for managing concerns and liaising with external agencies
- Policies and Procedures: Comprehensive safeguarding policies and procedures are in place and reviewed regularly to ensure they reflect current legislation and best practice
- Safe Environments: We maintain safe physical environments with appropriate supervision, risk assessments, and health and safety measures across all our premises
3. Services Covered
Our safeguarding responsibilities extend across all of The Eden Foundation's services and activities, including:
- Maktab: Islamic education programme serving 375+ students
- Honeybee Childcare & Bumblebee Nursery: Registered childcare and early years provision
- New Horizons Muslim Scouts: Youth scouting and outdoor activities programme
- Cleverbee Tuition: Academic tutoring and supplementary education
- Community Events: Public gatherings, fundraisers, and community programmes
- Eden Welfare & Eden Health: Welfare support and health services for the community
4. Childcare Safeguarding
Our childcare services, including Honeybee Childcare and Bumblebee Nursery, operate under additional regulatory requirements and maintain their own detailed safeguarding policies in line with Ofsted standards.
Honeybee Childcare Safeguarding Policy
For Honeybee Childcare's detailed safeguarding policy, including procedures specific to early years and childcare provision, please visit:
5. How to Report a Concern
If you have a safeguarding concern about a child, young person, or vulnerable adult involved in any of our services, please report it immediately. You can contact The Eden Foundation directly:
The Eden Foundation
Email: enquiries@tef.org.uk
You can also contact the following external organisations for advice, support, or to report a concern:
- NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000 | www.nspcc.org.uk
- Childline: 0800 1111
- Kirklees Safeguarding Children Partnership: 01484 456886
- Police: 101 (non-emergency) or 999 (emergency)
This safeguarding policy is reviewed annually by the Board of Trustees to ensure it remains current and effective. Full copies of our detailed safeguarding policies are available on request by contacting enquiries@tef.org.uk.
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