Nathan Aaron Solicitors Limited recognise the right of every individual to be kept safe and protected from harm.
The firm is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and/or young people and adults with care and support needs within the activities we undertake.
This statement seeks to ensure that the Firm undertakes its responsibilities effectively in this regard and will respond to concerns appropriately.
Our Business
Located in London, we are focused on providing our clients in England and Wales with director-led, high quality, insightful advice.
With a staff of over 15, we have developed a strong team-based, collaborative culture.
We conduct all of our business in an honest and ethical manner. As an employer, we recognise the importance of corporate responsibility and creating a positive social impact. We achieve this by supporting the community and people where we work and live and actively caring for the environment in which we operate.
The firm is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA Number: 634102) and we must comply with the SRA’s requirements in force from time to time including the SRA Code of Conduct 2019 and the SRA Accounts Rules 2019. Both documents can be accessed via the SRA’s website at:
https://www.sra.org.uk/solicitors/standards-regulations/
Activities
We act for both organisations and individuals. We represent children and vulnerable adults and our involvement with children and vulnerable adults is therefore related to our work activities and delivery of professional legal services.
Policies
This policy statement should be read alongside our organisational policies, procedures, guidance and other related documents:
- Privacy Policy
- Complains Policy
- Data Protection Policy
These are reviewed and updated on an annual basis and are available in the Firm’s Compliance Manual and on our staff intranet as well as in training modules.
Responsibilities
All employees have the responsibility to act as excellent role models and to report any welfare concerns to our Designated Safeguarding Officer.
Our Designated Safeguarding Officer is Adeyemi Aderibigbe. Her contact details are a.aderibigbe@nathanaaronsolicitors.com
Any concerns on safeguarding issues by Nathan Aaron Solicitors Limited employees should be referred to the Designated Safeguarding Officer whose responsibility it is to provide advice and support to employees on safeguarding issues.
Management Approval
This Safeguarding Statement has been approved by the Management Team of Nathan Aaron Solicitors Limited.
Last updated: 11 September 2024
Available Helplines (not an exhaustive list – there are many other helplines available)
Help for staff, children, young people, vulnerable adults and their families, if they have a concern:
- Help for adults concerned about a child: NSPCC 0808 800 5000 or email: help@nspcc.org.uk
- Help for children and young people: Childline 0800 1111 or chat online
- Help for vulnerable adults: Care Quality Commission (CQC) 03000 616161 or email: enquiries@cqc.org.uk
- Help for vulnerable adults: Hourglass Services 0808 808 8141 or email enquiries@wearehourglass.org
- Help for victims: www.victimsupport.org.uk
If the matter is urgent and relates to the immediate safety of a child or adult at risk then contact the emergency services immediately.