Safeguarding and Prevent

The last couple of years have been very different with a new set of challenges from the Coronavirus pandemic. Online training, IAG and enrolments have been very positive and enabled us to provide continuity of training, but of course it’s more important than ever to stay safe online and we recommend the NSPCC range of excellent resources.

Restrictions to movement and contact with other people means you could be more likely to beat risk of mental health problems. We aim to make learners and their families aware of where further support can be found.

Staff will make welfare check-ins with their learners and will refer students if they are concerned.

The Department for Education have produced guidance to support parents: click here.

Further help and guidance can be found at:

The government definition of domestic violence and abuse:  ‘Any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are or have been intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality’.

Violence and abuse towards under 16s is child abuse.

It is recognised that a child who sees, hears or is exposed to abuse in their home is also a victim as the impact can be devastating.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many survivors of abuse may feel extremely isolated at home with an abuser.

Covid-19 safety and support resources: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/covid-19-coronavirus-safety-and-support-resources/

Coercive control: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/what-is-domestic-abuse/coercive-control/

ECPAT UK

Every Child Against Trafficking

The Trussell Trust

Citizens Advice

Bullying UK

Gov.UK

Karma Nirvana

National FGM Centre

Action Counter Terrorism

Catch22