The Blackheath Conservatoire is fully committed to the safety and well-being of all our visitors.
We recognise that we have a particular responsibility in relation to vulnerable leaners and the welfare of the vulnerable is paramount.
All those visiting the Conservatoire and accessing courses or events have the right to be safe from harm and must be able to live free from fear of abuse, neglect and exploitation
The Conservatoire's Safeguarding Policy is updated annually.
The Safeguarding Policy 2025/26 can be downloaded from this link (PDF).
If you wish to raise a concern, please download and complete the Safeguarding Report Form 2025-26 (.docx).
The completed form can be sent to the Conservatoire's Designated Safeguarding Lead at patrick.holden@conservatoire.org.uk.
If you are invited for an interview for a role at the Conservatoire, please review the Safer Recruitment Self Declaration which we will ask you to complete on your arrival:
The Safeguarding Recruitment - Self Declaration 2026 can be downloaded from this link (PDF).
We will also ask you to bring:
- Photo ID
- Proof of Address
- Evidence of Right to Work in the UK
All offers of work are contingent on the employee providing:
- An Enhanced DBS certificate
- Two professional or academic references
- An Overseas Police Check if they have lived abroad for more than 12 months within the last 10 years. See the .GOV guidance on how to obtain an overseas Police check. (open in new tab).
