SAFEGUARDING POLICY

CHILD SAFEGUARDING

Purpose

LingoLynx is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment for all children. This policy outlines our approach to safeguarding and protecting children in all LingoLynx activities, including in-school lessons and extracurricular programmes.

Scope

This policy applies to all LingoLynx staff, including:

Teachers (native speakers)
Assistants and support staff
External partners working on behalf of LingoLynx

It covers all activities delivered:

During school hours (Team Teaching)
Special events (e.g. Parents’ Day, workshops)

Key Principles

The well-being of the child is paramount
All children have the right to be safe, respected, and heard
LingoLynx maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse or inappropriate behaviour
All concerns are taken seriously and handled professionally

Code of Conduct for Staff

All LingoLynx staff must:

Treat children with respect, fairness, and professionalism
Use appropriate language and behaviour at all times
Maintain clear professional boundaries
Avoid any situation where they are alone with a child without transparency (e.g. doors open, teacher present where possible)
Never engage in:
- Physical punishment
- Inappropriate physical contact
- Bullying, intimidation, or discrimination
Follow the school’s internal safeguarding rules

Recruitment & Staff Requirements

LingoLynx ensures that all staff:

Provide a valid Strafregisterbescheinigung (criminal record certificate)
Are legally permitted to work with children
Have relevant experience and/or training in working with young learners
Receive guidance regarding safeguarding expectations prior to starting work

Reporting Concerns

If a safeguarding concern arises:

Staff must report immediately to:
- The school’s responsible authority (e.g. class teacher or director), and LingoLynx management
All concerns are documented and handled with strict confidentiality
LingoLynx cooperates fully with school procedures and legal requirements

Working in Partnership with Schools

LingoLynx works closely with partner schools to ensure:

Alignment with each school’s safeguarding policies
Clear communication with class teachers and school leadership
Safe and structured learning environments at all times

Health & Safety

Staff ensure safe use of classroom materials and spaces
Activities are age-appropriate and supervised at all times
In case of illness, accident, or emergency, school procedures are followed immediately