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Safeguarding

Our commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of all candidates who take our exams. Underpinning this commitment is a robust system of governance, checks and controls and a culture of vigilance and professionalism, qualities we expect from all our staff, examiners and volunteers. 

This page summarises elements of our approach to safeguarding and provides information for schools and organisations hosting exams at Private Visits. 

We have been advised by our lawyers, specialist safeguarding experts and the NSPCC in the development of our policies and practice, and will continue to seek guidance so that we continue to meet best practice standards. 

If you have any questions about our Safeguarding Policy or provision, you can contact us at: [email protected] 

Rescheduling exams
Ways of working
Policies, statements and report form

These child protection policy and procedure materials were drawn up in 2017 with the assistance and advice of the NSPCC and conform to current child protection legislation and guidance. The NSPCC cannot accept responsibility for the implementation and application of the procedures.  

Our examiners are required to obtain an enhanced DBS with barred list check on appointment to the practical panels and this is normally renewed every three years. Examiners are not required to take their DBS certificate with them when examining, but they should carry their ABRSM photo ID card with them at all times and should be prepared to present this on request. Examiners are only issued with photo ID cards once they have met our safe recruitment procedures, which includes evidence of the relevant DBS check. 

Useful references

NSPCC 

We are very grateful to the NSPCC for working with us to create our policy and for being a constant source of information and support, including a review of our full safeguarding policy in 2023. 

Further information and resources available from the NSPCC include: 

Guidance for schools relating to visitors employed by, or volunteering for, other organisations: School visitors and safeguarding | NSPCC Learning

A wide range of information and support services available to both children and organisations about safeguarding: https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/safeguarding-child-protection 

A team of information specialists that can be contacted for further advice or support: https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/services/information-service  

Government guidance 

Our Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Code of Practice has also been influenced by government guidance: 

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