Skill4Life Driver Training – Safeguarding & Professional Conduct Policy

At Skill4Life Driver Training, your safety, comfort, and progress are my top priorities. As a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor, I am committed to maintaining the highest professional standards at all times.

1. Respect & Professional Boundaries

• All pupils are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
• Professional boundaries are always maintained — lessons remain focused on safe driving skills and pupil progress.
• I will never act in a way that could be considered inappropriate or unprofessional.

2. Communication

• Lesson arrangements are managed through WhatsApp, phone, or text for ease of contact.
• Messages are strictly lesson-related.
• Parents are welcome to be included in communications if they prefer.

3. Jewellery & Clothing

• For safety, pupils are asked to remove unnecessary jewellery and wear suitable clothing/footwear.
• This applies to all pupils equally, to prevent interference with seatbelts, steering, and vehicle controls.

4. Mobile Phones

• Pupils are asked to switch their phone to silent or off during lessons.
• Pupils are offered the option of placing their phone in the glove box for safekeeping, rather than leaving it in a pocket, on the seat, or in a door pocket, which may be unsafe.
• This policy is for safety only and applies to every pupil.

5. Safeguarding

• Lessons are conducted in a safe, supportive environment.
• Any safeguarding concerns will be documented and, where necessary, reported to DVSA in line with professional standards.
• Parents are welcome to observe lessons by prior arrangement if this helps the pupil feel more comfortable.

6. Feedback & Transparency

• Constructive feedback is always provided to help pupils progress.
• Parents are welcome to request updates on their child’s progress at any time.

Signed:

Anthony Wedgwood

DVSA Approved Driving Instructor

Skill4Life Driver Training

📞 07983 940038 | 🌐 www.skill4life.co.uk