Adult safeguarding is based on fundamental human rights and on respecting the rights of adults as individuals, treating all adults with dignity and respecting their right to choose. It involves empowering and enabling all adults, including those at risk of harm, to manage their own health and wellbeing and to keep themselves safe. It extends to intervening to protect where harm has occurred or is likely to occur and promoting access to justice. All adults at risk should be central to any actions and decisions affecting their lives.

We are committed to:

• Ensuring that the welfare of vulnerable adults is paramount at all times.
• Maximising the pupil’s choice, control and inclusion, and protecting their human rights.
• Working in partnership with others in order to safeguard vulnerable adults.

We will follow the procedures outlined in our Child Protectin & Safeguarding policy when responding to concerns or disclosures of abuse relating to those who are 18 years or over.