Safeguarding, Compliance & Learner Protection

Our Commitment

Ignite Sport UK and Ignite Training are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all learners, apprentices, staff, employers and stakeholders.

We believe that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to promoting learner welfare, preventing harm, supporting wellbeing and creating a culture where concerns can be raised and addressed appropriately.

Our safeguarding arrangements apply to all learners regardless of age, background, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or personal circumstances.

Designated Safeguarding Team

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Sorcha Gass

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads
Ryan Hairsine
Eddie Odhiambo

Governance Safeguarding Lead
Neil Holman

If you have any safeguarding concern regarding a learner, apprentice, member of staff or employer, please contact the safeguarding team immediately.

Email: safeguarding@ignitesportuk.com

Telephone: 0300 303 0890

Safeguarding

We are committed to:

• Protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults
• Safer recruitment practices
• Preventing abuse, neglect and exploitation
• Online safety and digital wellbeing
• Promoting positive mental health
• Working with employers and external agencies to support learner welfare

Prevent Duty & British Values

Ignite Training supports the Government's Prevent Duty and works to protect learners from radicalisation and extremism.

We promote:

• Democracy
• Rule of Law
• Individual Liberty
• Mutual Respect
• Tolerance of Different Faiths and Beliefs

Learners receive training and support throughout their programme to help them recognise risks and remain safe.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

We actively challenge discrimination, harassment and victimisation and promote equality of opportunity for all.

Additional Learning Support & SEND

Ignite Training is committed to supporting learners with additional learning needs, disabilities or special educational needs.

Support may include:

• Reasonable adjustments
• Learning support plans
• Additional learning resources
• Specialist referrals where appropriate

For support, please contact our learner support team.

Careers Information, Advice & Guidance

All learners have access to impartial careers information, advice and guidance throughout their apprenticeship journey.

Support includes:

• Career planning
• Progression opportunities
• Further education pathways
• Higher-level apprenticeships
• Employment opportunities

Complaints & Feedback

We welcome feedback and are committed to resolving concerns fairly and promptly.

Quality Assurance & Governance

Ignite Training continuously reviews the quality of its provision through:

• Learner feedback
• Employer feedback
• Internal quality assurance
• External quality assurance
• Self-assessment and quality improvement planning
• Governance oversight

Data Protection

Ignite Sport UK and Ignite Training process personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Policies Documents

Download policy documents below:

Appeals Policy

Complaints Policy

Conflict of Interest Policy

Equality & Diversity Policy

Exams & Invigilation Policy

GDPR Policy

Health & Safety Policy

Malpractice & Maladministration Policy

Quality, Monitoring & Evaluation Policy

Reasonable Adjustments Policy

Recognised Prior Learning Policy 

Safeguarding Policy

SEND Policy