RDA Woodbridge & District is committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk who engage with our activities. Their safety is a fundamental and overriding priority in all aspects of the Group’s operations, policies and decision-making. We want everyone to feel safe and protected, and able to take part in all of our activities in a safe, positive and enjoyable environment. Our approach follows RDA UK safeguarding guidance.

Please click here to view our Safeguarding policies.

If you have a safeguarding concern
If a child or adult at risk is in immediate danger DO NOT DELAY – call the Police on 999.

If you have a concern about the welfare of a child or adult at risk and they are not in immediate risk of harm, or you are in need of some guidance, you should:

Contact our Group Safeguarding Officer (GSO) and Designated Safeguarding Lead, Sharon Waldron, at safeguarding@rda.org.uk, or talk to Centre Manager, Anna Hardwick.

If you cannot contact either of the above, you can call the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 for advice and guidance relating to safeguarding children and young people.

If you are in any doubt, report your concern – no matter how minor it may seem.