Safeguarding Statement
Last Review: Sept 2026
Learning Through Theatre is committed to providing safe, respectful and inclusive environments for everyone who takes part in our workshops, coaching, training and performances. This is a summary statement. Read the full Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy.
We work with children and young people as well as adults, in schools, colleges, universities, theatres, community settings and online. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and we take concerns about safety and wellbeing seriously.
Our safeguarding approach includes:
appropriate safeguarding procedures for our activities and settings;
proportionate safer recruitment and suitability checks for practitioners;
clear professional boundaries;
appropriate risk assessment and planning;
consideration of allergies, medical needs, accessibility and physical safety;
clear procedures for responding to safeguarding concerns or disclosures;
cooperation with the safeguarding procedures of schools and other organisations we work with;
appropriate arrangements for online workshops and coaching.
Our approach is informed by current safeguarding guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children where applicable.
Online work
Our Online Safeguarding & Behaviour Code sets out the additional expectations for online workshops and coaching, including professional boundaries, behaviour, recording and online safeguarding risks.
Recruitment
Our Safe Recruitment Policy (Including the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders) sets out our approach to recruitment, suitability and DBS checks where applicable.
Physical theatre and contact
Some LTT activities involve movement, physical theatre, masks and practical work. We plan activities carefully, minimise unnecessary physical contact and respect individual boundaries and physical capabilities. For further details see our Health & Safety Statement and our full Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
If you have a concern
If you have a safeguarding concern about an LTT activity, practitioner or participant, please raise it as soon as possible with:
Cheryl Stapleton | LTT Safeguarding Lead | +44(0)7932 067585 | cheryl@learningthroughtheatre.co.uk
Concerns will be taken seriously and dealt with in accordance with our safeguarding procedures and, where relevant, those of the organisation commissioning the activity.
If someone is in immediate danger, contact the emergency services.
Related policies:
Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy (Full)
Online Safeguarding & Behaviour Code
Safe Recruitment Policy (Including the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders)