Insurance
professional Insurance and protection
A Different Approach Ltd is committed to the highest standards of professional practice. Our provision is fully protected by Professional Indemnity, Public Liability, Medical Malpractice and Cyber Liability insurance. This ensures a secure, reputable, and fully insured environment for every client we support.
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Policies
Statutory Policies and Governance
To ensure the highest level of safety for all clients, our practice is fully compliant with all UK statutory requirements. With over 25 years of experience as a Qualified Teacher and SENDCo,
A Different Approach Ltd operates with a "safety-first" approach, maintaining rigorous standards in safeguarding and data protection. Our core safeguarding and privacy documents are available for download below. Our full Portfolio of Governance Policies—including our Anti-Bullying, Staff Code of Conduct, Whistle Blowing, Modern Slavery, Lone Working, Social Value, Attendance and Absence, Data Protection, Conflict of Interest and formal Service Level Agreement (SLA)—is available to commissioning partners upon request.
Qualifications
Professional Portfolio: Credentials & Specialist Expertise
We believe that high-quality provision must be built on a foundation of professional trust, grounded in verified expertise and a commitment to lifelong learning. A Different Approach Ltd is led by a practitioner with over 25 years of experience across the educational landscape, supported by a robust suite of Professional Qualifications & Specialist Accreditations.
In addition to our specialist degree-level foundations, we maintain a rigorous schedule of Continual Professional Development (CPD) . This ensures that our practice remains at the forefront of safety, inclusion, and statutory compliance. Our lead practitioner is fully trained in the latest KCSIE 2025/26 standards and holds certifications in the following areas: :
Advanced Safeguarding & Leadership: Including Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) level training, Online Safety for DSLs, Prevent Duty, FGM, County Lines, Modern Slavery, and Domestic Abuse awareness.
Specialist Medical & Wellbeing Awareness: Including addressing loneliness and depression in young people, Paediatric First Aid, First Aid at Work (Adults), certified in the management and administration of medication, including specific training in Asthma, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Anaphylaxis, and Allergy awareness.
Health, Safety & Environmental Risk Management: Team Teach (Positive Behavioural Support & De-escalation), certified Fire Warden and Fire Awareness training, comprehensive certification in SEND-specific Health & Safety, Slips, Trips & Falls Prevention, and formal Risk Assessment protocols for complex needs.
Data Governance & Digital Security: GDPR for Education, Cyber Security, online Safety (E-Safety) for DSLs and certification in delivering remote and online learning effective for pupils and adults unable to access physical settings.
A selection of our core Professional Qualifications and Specialist Accreditations is available to view and download below. Our full CPD Portfolio is available upon request.
Risk Assessment
Proactive Safety & Risk ManagemenT
The safety and wellbeing of everyone we support are our highest priorities. We maintain clear, focused Professional Risk Assessments that cover our community environments, therapeutic materials, and individual sensory needs.Our Approach to Dynamic Safety
Beyond the paperwork, we practice real-time Dynamic Risk Assessment. Our team constantly evaluate a learner’s emotional state and their surroundings, making immediate, professional adjustments to ensure every session remains a calm, safe, and productive space.
View our Risk Assessments below.
Note: Individual Risk profiles contain sensitive data and are shared securely with authorised partners only.