Safeguarding at B Vanille
At B Vanille, we are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for everyone who joins our mentoring programme.
We follow simple, clear safeguarding practices to protect young people and adults at risk:
- Mentoring sessions take place in professional or online settings
- Communication stays appropriate and transparent
- Parents/guardians are informed when the mentee is under 18
- We maintain professional boundaries at all times
- Any safeguarding concerns are taken seriously and acted on promptly
If a young person is ever at risk of harm, we follow UK safeguarding guidance and contact the appropriate authorities.
Our aim is to ensure that every mentee feels safe, respected, and empowered to grow.
Mentoring Agreement
The B Vanille mentoring programme is designed to support your growth in science, leadership, sustainability, and ethical entrepreneurship.
By joining the programme, both mentor and mentee agree to:
How We Work
- Sessions take place online or in professional settings
- We agree on frequency, timing, and goals together
- Communication stays respectful and professional
Our Responsibilities
Mentor:
- Offer guidance, support, and constructive feedback
- Maintain confidentiality (unless safety concerns arise)
- Create a safe, inclusive learning space
Mentee:
- Attend sessions on time
- Communicate openly and respectfully
- Take responsibility for their own learning
Boundaries
- No gifts, favours, or personal relationships
- No private or unsafe meeting locations
- Confidentiality is respected unless someone is at risk
Either party may end the mentoring agreement at any time, with a closing conversation encouraged.
A Mentoring Agreement Template will be signed upon joining the programme.