Formula Careers Safeguarding Policy

Last Updated: September 2024

At Formula Careers we are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for everyone who engages with our platform. We take the safeguarding of our community – particularly young people – seriously and aim to ensure their safety and wellbeing while they explore careers in motorsport.

    Purpose of this Policy:

    This policy outlines our approach to safeguarding and the measures we have in place to protect our community from harm, inappropriate behaviour, or unsafe practices. It applies to all users of our website, social media channels, and other digital platforms associated with Formula Careers.

    Who Does this Policy Apply to?

    This policy applies to:

    • All visitors and users of the Formula Careers website.
    • Participants in any of our community spaces, social media channels, or forums.
    • Any individuals who contact Formula Careers seeking advice or information.
    Safeguarding Aims:

    Our safeguarding policy aims to:

    • Protect all members of our community from harm, abuse, or exploitation.
    • Promote the well-being and safety of young people accessing our platform.
    • Provide clear procedures for reporting safeguarding concerns.
    • Ensure all content shared on our website and social platforms is appropriate for a wide audience.
    Community Safety Guidelines:

    We encourage all members of our community to follow these guidelines to ensure a safe and respectful environment:

    • Respectful Behaviour: Treat others with respect and courtesy in all interactions, whether on our site or social media platforms. Bullying, harassment, or any form of abuse will not be tolerated.
    • Safe Communication: Avoid sharing personal information such as your full name, address, or contact details in public spaces on our platform.
    • Reporting Concerns: If you encounter content or behaviour that makes you feel uncomfortable, please report it to Louise McGrath immediately via email to louise@formulacareers.com. We take all concerns seriously and will take appropriate action.
    Monitoring and Moderation:

    We actively monitor and moderate interactions on our website and social platforms to ensure a safe environment for all users. Inappropriate content or behaviour will be removed, and repeated offenders may be banned from the platform.

    Cyberbullying and Harassment:

    Formula Careers takes a zero-tolerance approach to cyberbullying and harassment. If a user is found to be bullying or harassing others, we will take immediate action, which may include banning the user from our platform and, if necessary, reporting the incident to appropriate authorities.

    Content Appropriateness:

    We strive to ensure that all content shared on Formula Careers is suitable for a general audience, including young people and students. We avoid sharing material that could be deemed inappropriate, offensive, or harmful.

    Parental Involvement:

    We encourage parents and guardians to supervise young people’s use of our platform and to support them in engaging safely online. If you are a parent or guardian and have concerns about your child’s use of our website or social media channels, please contact Louise McGrath at louise@formulacareers.com.

    Reporting a Safeguarding Concern:

    If you are concerned about the safety or well-being of yourself or another member of our community, you can report it to us via:

    We will review all reports confidentially and act swiftly to resolve any issues.

    Policy Review:

    This policy will be reviewed regularly and updated as needed to ensure we maintain a safe and positive environment for all Formula Careers users.

    Last Updated September 2024