What is safeguarding?
Safeguarding means protecting vulnerable young people and adults from harm and making sure they feel safe, listened to and supported.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Our staff receive regular training and follow clear guidance and protocols for reporting concerns.
Safeguarding for our students includes:
- Physical and emotional safety
- Respect, dignity and choice
- Protection for learners under 18 and young people aged 18–25
Reporting
If you are worried about yourself or someone else, you can:
- Speak to a member of staff you trust
- Contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Contact a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
In an emergency, contact the police or local authority safeguarding team.
Our Safeguarding team
The college has a designated Safeguarding team. If you need help, or want to report a concern, please contact a member of the team immediately.
Mo Obadare – Designated Safeguarding Lead
Kristal Nicholson – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Martin Bentham – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Email nashsafeguarding@shaftesburygroup.org or call 07889 154369.
Working in partnership
The college works in partnership with families and local authorities, social care, health services, the police and Prevent teams.
Information is only shared with staff and professionals who need it to help keep a student safe. Information may be shared with external safeguarding agencies, where appropriate.
Our policies
Our Safeguarding policies follow national guidance and practices and have been reviewed by the NSPCC. They set out our approach to safeguarding students’ safety and wellbeing.
You can read our policies below. Paper copies are available on request.
Safeguarding Adults Policy
Safeguarding Adults Procedure
Safeguarding Children Policy
Recruitment and Selection Policy and Procedure
Useful links
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Prevent duty
Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command
NSPCC