SAFEGUARDING POLICY – SAFE TRAVELS VIP LTD (CRN: 14479536)
- COMMITMENT: Safe Travels VIP Ltd is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
- DBS CHECKS: All drivers hold current Enhanced DBS with Barred List check and DBS Update Service subscription where eligible. DBS reviewed every 12 months minimum. Lapsed DBS = immediate removal from school duties.
- LICENSING: All drivers hold Full UK DVLA licence and valid Private Hire/Hackney Carriage Licence issued by Conwy County Borough Council or relevant local authority.
- TRAINING & CONDUCT: Drivers complete safeguarding awareness training. No personal contact, social media, gifts or photographs with children. No smoking/vaping/alcohol/drugs in vehicle. Appropriate language at all times. Seatbelts and safety checks mandatory.
- REPORTING: Any safeguarding concern or disclosure must be reported immediately to our Designated Safeguarding Lead: transport manager 01492 701904/ safetravelsvip@gmail.com) and Emergency: 999.
- VEHICLE COMPLIANCE: Fully comprehensive Hire & Reward insurance including public liability, valid MOT, Private Hire/Executive Vehicle Licence (12 months), COC inspection every 6 months at Conwy approved centre.
- DATA PROTECTION: Safeguarding records stored securely under GDPR, shared only on need-to-know basis.
DSL: Transport Manager | Date: 16 Oct 2026 | Review: 16 Oct 2027
