Safeguarding

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Safeguarding

If you are a learner, parent, carer or member of the public and you are concerned about the wellbeing or safety of an SGS learner during college hours (Monday - Thursday, 09:00-17:00 and Friday 09:00-16:30), then you should:

Talk to your tutor or your Education and Wellbeing Mentor in the first instance (if you are a learner).
Contact one of our Designated Safeguarding Officers (if you are a parent, carer or member of the public). See below for contact details by campus.

Bristol Campuses (Clifton, Filton, Queens Road, WISE)

Pez Perrin
(Director of Wellbeing Services and DSL)
07903 894527

Tara Horton
Lead Safeguarding Officer (WISE Campus)
0117 9192605

Lindsay Coles
Lead Safeguarding Officer (Filton Campus)
0117 9092336

Stroud Campus

Pez Perrin
(Director of Wellbeing Services and DSL)
07903 894527

Ness Smith
(Inclusion and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)
07813 993903

Bethany Lewis
Lead Safeguarding Officer (Stroud Campus)
01453 847319

Out of hours

If you have an urgent concern after (17:00 Monday to Thursday) and (16:30 Friday) or over a weekend, please contact the most appropriate emergency service.

SGS Group Safeguarding Structure

Other useful contacts include:

Bristol Emergency out of Hours team: 01454 615165
Gloucestershire Emergency out of hours team: 01452 426565
NSPCC Childline: 0800 1111
Police:
- 999 (emergency services)
- 101 (non-emergency services)
Samaritans: 116 123
South Gloucestershire Emergency out of hours team: 01454 615165
South West Child Protection Procedures www.proceduresonline.com/swcpp

The NSPCC has been commissioned by the Department for Education to set up an independent helpline for children, parents and professionals to seek expert, sensitive advice and safely report abuse in educational settings. The helpline is a dedicated line for children and young people who have been victims of abuse and for worried adults and professionals who need support and guidance. Please contact the helpline on 0800 136 663 Monday to Friday 8am - 10pm or 9am - 6pm at the weekends or email [email protected]

You can access other support services via the following link: Help - Everyone's invited

SGS is committed to promoting the wellbeing of all learners and protecting them from harm.

We fully recognise that it is the responsibility of all staff to ensure that learners are safe within the College environment, and this includes: raising awareness of and having a zero-tolerance approach to bullying; ensuring learners are safe on and around college campuses; and paying due regard to our responsibilities in relation to health and safety, child protection issues and the risks of radicalisation.

Online Safety

The following websites have some really useful information for parents & carers:

Internet matters - for support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online
London Grid for Learning - for support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online
Net-aware - for support for parents and carers from the NSPCC
Parent info - for support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online
Thinkuknow - for advice from the National Crime Agency to stay safe online
UK Safer Internet Centre - advice for parents and carers

Safeguarding Statement

Staff and Governors at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College (SGS) are fully committed to providing the safest possible environment for our students to study and train in and also for our staff to work within.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to any type of abuse and our staff and governors are trained in how to raise any concerns they may have and how to handle a disclosure from learners or staff in a safe and confidential way. The culture of our College is to provide an environment that respects and values difference and we have no tolerance for any behaviour, that may be demeaning or disrespectful to anyone. The routes for reporting inappropriate behaviour are safe and clearly signposted, as are the potential consequences for anyone who chooses to act in an inappropriate way.

Prevent Statement

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College (SGS) is proud of our commitment to social justice, equality of opportunity, mutual respect and tolerance.

In developing our learners to be effective citizens in a democratic society, it is essential that the College continues its commitment to promote open debate and freedom of speech and expression, whilst recognising the need to challenge prejudice, eliminate discrimination and prevent radicalisation.

It is our duty to safeguard our learners and staff; empowering them to protect themselves from harm. The Prevent duty is therefore an integral part of the College's Safeguarding Children, Young People & Vulnerable Adults Policy and Procedure.