The ACSH is not an emergency service & is not staffed 24/7
If you are concerned about someone’s immediate safety, or a crime has been committed, please call 999.
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At the Army Cadets, we are committed to providing the best possible experience for our cadets. Safeguarding and protecting everyone in our community is our top priority, alongside promoting and supporting both physical and mental wellbeing. To find out more, read the Army Cadet Safeguarding Process Information.
We continuously strive to maintain our status as a trusted and esteemed youth organisation, safeguarding our cadets, volunteers, and staff from any harm or discrimination. This commitment aligns with the MOD’s eight safeguarding standards outlined in their Safeguarding Framework.
A comprehensive safer recruitment process is used in the selection of volunteers, with every candidate undergoing an enhanced disclosure check when they join (provided by the Disclosure and Barring Service in England and Wales, Disclosure Scotland, or Access Northern Ireland when based in these home nations) before they can train and lead our cadets. All our volunteers also complete thorough safeguarding training and induction packages upon joining the Army Cadets, along with annual refresher training and wider safeguarding assurance activities.
Find out how to raise concern by watching this video
The Army Cadets take all concerns raised to us seriously – regardless of the severity of the incident – especially when it comes to safeguarding. The Army Cadet Safeguarding Hub (ACSH) serves as the central reporting point for safeguarding concerns. This team, separate from local cadet leadership, evaluates safeguarding reports and ensures that actions taken prioritise the safeguarding of children above all else. Anyone can submit a referral to the ACSH directly, via the Eclipse online reporting system. It is good practice to alert your CEO that you have submitted a referral, but do remember the ACSH is not a 24 hour service.
If you are ever in doubt regarding the immediate safety of a cadet, please call 999.
CFAV Wellbeing Support
Our CFAVs volunteer their time to support our 74,000+ cadets; this time, it's us supporting them. Our charity ACCT UK has launched the Optima Health (formerly Care First) support scheme.