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.
What can you expect from Adult Volunteers?
Listen and Act on Concerns
Always use a child-centred approach
Treat you with Respect
To be qualified, current and competent
The Safeguarding Process
Speaking Up at Cadets: Support and Safeguarding
Cadets should always be a place for fun, friendship and support. If something feels wrong or worries you, it’s important to speak up. The Army Cadet Safeguarding Hub makes it easy to raise a concern online using a simple form. You don’t need all the answers – just share what you know honestly and clearly. Every concern is taken seriously by an independent safeguarding team who will review the information and decide what happens next. Sometimes they may contact you for more details or speak with trusted adults, parents or schools to help keep everyone safe. In some cases, temporary steps may be taken while enquiries are completed. Speaking up can feel difficult, but it helps protect everyone in the cadet community. Learn how concerns are handled quickly, fairly and with compassion for all.
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, ensures that the right course of action is taken for each concern raised. The safeguarding of our Cadets is prioritised above all else.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can report anything that is a concern or a worry to you. The ACSH team will assess the information that you provide to work out the best course of action to help you feel supported.
We will always keep your details confidential and would never share your name with the subject of concern or any witnesses that may be involved. You can report anonymously, but this does make it much harder for us to find out what has happened and work out the best course of action. It is much better for all involved if you can provide your name.
The ACSH are not able to call cadets directly to ask for further information, so contact with cadets is always made through parents/guardians, depending on the nature of your concern. There may be some cases where it is more appropriate for us to ask a trusted adult at your detachment to gather further information from you.
The best referrals tell us clearly what has happened, exactly who has been affected, where and when this has happened and who else knows about it.
Not every case will require SWOP, and usually this will only be imposed on the person of concern, not the injured party or the person making the referral. The ACSH uses suspension without prejudice (SWOP) as a protective measure. It is not a punishment and is only used to ensure that all parties involved are safe whilst an enquiry takes place to establish more information.
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Wellbeing is at the heart of all we do in the Army Cadets to ensure our cadets and volunteers are happy, healthy, safe and feel as though they belong in our organisation.