In this section:
Policy Statement
Tresham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its learners. Each learner’s welfare is of paramount importance. We recognise that some learners may be especially vulnerable to abuse or may fall outside the legal definitions, which might include those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, those living in adverse circumstances, learners in care or leaving care, offenders and ex-offenders, and learners who are themselves carers.
The college is committed to ensure that it
• Provides a safe environment for children and young adults to learn.
• Identifies children and young adults who are suffering or likely to suffer significant harm and deals appropriately with each individual.
• Take appropriate action to see that children and young adults are kept safe both at home and the college.
• Identifies an appropriate member of College Leadership Group to act as Designated Senior Person.
• Communicates effectively with outside agencies such as the Police, Social Care to appropriately safeguard learners.
• Treats information relating to the welfare of learners confidentially.
• Actively promotes healthy lifestyles to its learners ensuring that they can make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
• Publishes information, guidelines and practices in relation to safeguarding, children, young people and vulnerable adults.
If you have any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of any of our current or future learners, in the first instance you should make contact with our Designated Senior Person, Fiona Phillip on 01536 413373 or email fphillip@tresham.ac.uk.
