AVE Services works regularly in schools, colleges, and youth settings across Berkshire and the South. Our team maintains up-to-date Enhanced DBS checks and follows clear safeguarding procedures so you can book with confidence.
Our Compliance at a Glance
- Enhanced DBS checks for staff attending school sites.
- Photo ID and visitor sign-in on arrival.
- Safeguarding awareness and site conduct briefing for all staff.
- Chaperone/escort ready – we’re happy to be accompanied by school staff.
- Public Liability Insurance (copy available on request).
- Risk Assessments & Method Statements supplied when required.
- Equipment PAT testing available on request.
- Data protection – we only collect essential information and handle it securely.
- Professional conduct – appropriate dress, language, and behaviour on site.
- Emergency-ready – we follow your fire, lockdown, and safeguarding procedures.
DBS Verification
For bookings involving students or vulnerable groups, we provide the names of attending AVE Services staff in advance. On arrival, our engineers can present valid photo ID and confirm Enhanced DBS status. If you require documented evidence, please request this at the time of booking so we can share it securely via your preferred method.
On-Site Expectations
- Report to reception on arrival and follow visitor procedures.
- Wear provided visitor lanyards/badges at all times.
- Never photograph, film, or record students unless written permission is confirmed by the school.
- Avoid unsupervised one-to-one situations with pupils.
- Follow school safeguarding guidance and instructions from designated staff.
Request Documents
Need copies before the event?
We can provide:
- Confirmation of Enhanced DBS status for named staff
- Insurance certificate (Public Liability)
- RAMS (Risk Assessment & Method Statement)
- PAT testing summary (where relevant)
How to request: Email [email protected] with your booking date, venue, and the documents you need.
Data Protection
We share DBS information securely and only where necessary for safeguarding and site access. Personal data is minimised and handled in line with UK GDPR.
If your school prefers a specific secure document route (e.g. Egress or SharePoint), let us know and we’ll follow your process.
FAQs
Staff assigned to school or youth-site work hold an Enhanced DBS. We confirm named attendees in advance so you can verify on arrival.
We can confirm Enhanced DBS status for named staff and share evidence securely where required by your safeguarding policy. Please request at booking stage to allow processing time.
We’re happy to be accompanied by school staff. We avoid one-to-one unsupervised situations with pupils and follow your safeguarding guidance at all times.
Yes. We often set up before/after school or during holidays to minimise disruption. Let us know your preferred schedule.
Yes. We can provide RAMS and Public Liability Insurance on request. Please ask when booking.
Contact
AVE Services — based near Tadley, Berkshire
Tel: 01635 899551 | Email: [email protected]
For safeguarding or document requests, include your event date, venue, and required paperwork.
Last updated: August 2025