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Heart of England Training is committed to the safeguarding of learners and expects everyone to share these values. ‘Safeguarding looks at keeping children, young people and vulnerable adults safe from a wide range of potential harm and delivers preventative action, not just reaction.’ ‘Prevent is part of the UK’s counter terrorism strategy, preventing people from becoming involved in terrorism.’ Heart of England Training is committed to ensuring that you are kept free from harm and not exposed to any extremist ideologies. We expect our learners to commit to our policies to help ensure a safe and happy learning experience.
To explore our Health & Wellbeing Hub, click here.
Democracy
Show respect for democracy and support participation in democratic processes.
The Rule of Law
Appreciate that living under the rule of law protects us and is essential for your wellbeing and safety.
Individual Liberty
Allows you to develop your self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence.
Mutual Respect & Tolerance
Show mutual respect and tolerance to those with different faiths and beliefs.
Designated Safeguarding Leads
Senior Safeguarding Leads
Jan Gibson
safeguarding@hoet.co.uk
0800 028 1576
Matthew Barry
safeguarding@hoet.co.uk
0800 028 1576
Academy Safeguarding Leads
Hairdressing and beauty therapy academies:
Rugby: Clare Bowes and Georgina Barratt
Leicester: Sajeed Sumra Graham and Emma Barker
Football Education Academies:
James Rumsby DSL – National Head of Sports Education (oversees sport)
Daventry: James Sullivan + Ben Whitehead Thompson (IAG adviser)
Warwick: Anastasia Bainbridge + Ben Whitehead Thompson (IAG adviser)
Peterborough: Joshua Reynolds + Ben Whitehead Thompson (IAG adviser)
Quorn: Cheryl Edwards + Ben Whitehead Thompson (IAG adviser)
Birmingham: Aiden Blackhall + Ben Whitehead Thompson (IAG adviser)
Safeguarding Policies
Updated 2025
Updated 2025
Safeguarding & Prevent Referral Links
Staying Safe Online
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.
| NSPCC | Be Strong Online | ThinkUKnow |
| UK Safer Internet Centre | Internet Matters |
Mental Health
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:
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Coronavirus advice & mental health support |
Mental Health Support & Referrals (Birmingham) | |
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Emotional wellbeing and counselling with self-help articles |
Online support service |
App providing help for those who use self-harm as a coping strategy |
Counselling
| Relate (National) |
Carrs Lane (Birmingham) |
| Let’s Talk Wellbeing (Leicester) |
Rise (Coventry & Warwickshire) |
Domestic Abuse
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.
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(National) |
(Birmingham & Solihull) |
| Coventry Haven |
(Warwickshire) |
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(Leicestershire) |
Helping men escape domestic abuse |
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Help and support for male survivors |
Online help and support for young people |
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/
Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC)
| Horizon (Birmingham) |
Blue Sky Centre (Coventry) |
Juniper Lodge (Leicestershire) |
Rape and Sexual Assault Support Agencies
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Recognising sexual abuse, information and advice |
Umbrella agency for nationwide services |
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Rape & Sexual Violence Project (Birmingham) |
Coventry Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre |
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Rape or Sexual Abuse (Warwickshire) |
(Leicestershire) |
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Help and support for male survivors |
Including abuse in football |
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
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(Birmingham and Coventry) |
(Warwickshire) |
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Rape & Sexual Violence Project (Birmingham) |
Online Child Exploitation Operations Command |
Child Trafficking
Every Child Against Trafficking
Drug & Alcohol Support
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(Birmingham’s young people’s service) |
(Coventry) |
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(Warwickshire young people’s service) |
(Leicester) |
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Online information and support |
Housing
| St Basils (Birmingham) |
Coventry Foyer (Coventry) |
| YMCA (Rugby) |
Hits Home Trust (Leicester) |
LGBT+
| Out Central (Birmingham) |
Prism (Coventry youth group) |
| Proud Youth (Warwickshire) |
The Centre (Leicester) |
Sexual Health Services
| Umbrella (Birmingham) |
Integrated Sexual Health Services (Coventry) |
| Sexual Health Warwickshire (Warwickshire) |
Choices (Leicester) |
Young Carers
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(Birmingham) |
(Coventry) |
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(Warwickshire) |
(Leicester) |
Bereavement
| Hope Again (support for young people) |
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Self Harm
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LifeSIGNS Self-Injury Guidance Network Support (male and female)
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Further Support
Support for Victims of Terrorism – Information on where to seek advice and assistance following a terrorist attack.
Are you worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you online?
