NIGEL LOWSONSPACE TO BE YOURSELFWORKING TOGETHER
Everyone should feel safe, respected and listened to.
I am DBS checked and undertake safeguarding training annually. Before working with a young person, I agree the purpose and arrangements with their parent or carer and make sure the young person understands and wishes to take part.
Anyone can ask questions, take a break or stop. My wellbeing and discussion sessions are not an emergency service or a replacement for medical or mental-health care.
We agree contact details, parent updates and a suitable setting before sessions begin. Booking messages and learning materials normally go through a parent or carer.
For online sessions, we arrange for a responsible adult to be available nearby and confirm the young person’s location and an emergency contact. Joining details are private.
I do not record sessions. Please do not record, take screenshots or use automated meeting notes. In groups, everyone is asked to respect others’ privacy.
Personal conversations are treated with care. If I am concerned that a child or adult may be at risk of harm, I may need to share relevant information with appropriate services and keep a secure factual record. Where it is safe to do so, I will explain to the person concerned what information needs to be shared, with whom and why. For a child, I will also involve their parent or carer where appropriate.
A young person can always tell a trusted adult if something feels uncomfortable. I will not ask them to keep secrets about our sessions.
Email nigel.lowson@gmail.com about a session or concern. This inbox is not continuously monitored.
If someone is in immediate danger, call 999. For other safeguarding concerns, contact the relevant local council’s children’s or adult safeguarding service. Find children’s services.
If your concern is about me, you can contact those services or the police directly. You do not need to speak to me first.