Working with Employers to Strengthen Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
Training providers have an important role to play, but employers are also central to creating environments in which apprentices feel safe, supported and able to raise concerns.
That is why safeguarding is a key focus within our latest Employer Voice activity.
Listening to employers:
We want to understand more about the safeguarding arrangements employers already have in place and how confident they feel in supporting apprentices.
We are asking employers to help us understand:
- what safeguarding arrangements they currently have
- how confident they feel in recognising and responding to concerns
- whether their teams understand their responsibilities
- where additional information or guidance may be useful
- how Skills Edge Training can support them more effectively
This feedback will help us identify both good practice and areas where further support may be beneficial.
Turning feedback into action:
The purpose of Employer Voice is not simply to gather opinions.
We want the information we receive to help shape our future guidance, communication and support.
Once the feedback has been reviewed, we will consider what further information or resources could help employers strengthen their safeguarding arrangements and support their apprentices confidently.
This may also help us identify themes that need to be reflected more widely within our employer communications and partnership activity.
Continuing the conversation
Safeguarding works best when communication is open and responsibilities are understood.
By listening to employers and understanding the challenges they experience, we can continue to strengthen the partnership between Skills Edge Training, apprentices and the organisations in which they work.
And, as with every part of our You Said, We Listened programme, we will not stop at gathering feedback.
We will review what we learn, take appropriate action and share how that feedback has influenced what happens next.
You Said. We Listened. We Changed. Here’s the Impact.