Safeguarding
Your safety and wellbeing come first
Safeguarding means protecting everyone’s health, wellbeing and right to feel safe.
At Functional Skills UK, we’re committed to creating a safe, respectful and supportive learning environment — where every learner feels listened to, valued and protected.
If something worries you, speak to us.
Our safeguarding commitment
Everyone has the right to learn somewhere they feel safe and supported. Here’s what that commitment means in practice.
We listen
Every concern is taken seriously and handled sensitively and in confidence.
We act
Trained safeguarding officers respond promptly and follow clear, established procedures.
We include everyone
We keep our learning spaces respectful and free from harm, discrimination and harassment.
We protect wellbeing
We support your wellbeing and help you stay safe from harm — in the classroom and online.
Need a little extra support?
Is something affecting your learning, wellbeing or ability to take part? Whatever the reason, you don’t have to manage it alone — we’re here to listen and help you get the support you need.
Report a concern
If something worries you — about yourself or someone else — speak to us. You can email our safeguarding team or contact either officer directly, and everything you share is treated sensitively and in confidence.
Your safeguarding officers
