Safeguarding for all

Physical safety, mental health, relationships, substance misuse, bullying, sexual health, cyber bullying, social networking.

The Grimsby Institute is committed to creating and maintaining a safe environment for young people, vulnerable adults and ensuring that action is taken to support them if any concerns are raised.

Safeguarding at Grimsby Institute is about making sure everyone is safe from harm and we all have a part to play:

The Institute- by providing an environment that promotes safeguarding

Staff – by helping to make campuses a safe place to learn and to respond to concerns

Students – by acting responsibly and reporting any concerns

We all have a right to feel safe from harm – this may be :

Physical – being hurt or causing hurt to others

Neglect – not being looked after/cared for properly

Emotionally – being belittled or degraded or being made to feel inadequate by others

Sexually – doing sexual things that you don't want to do

Bullying – in person or electronically on the internet or by texting

What you can do :

Not cause harm or offence to others in your behaviours

Not use social networking, mobile phones or other electronic equipment to cause harm to others – this is bullying

Act as you would expect to be treated – with respect and dignity

Enjoy your relationships on equal terms and on a basis you are comfortable with

If you are harmed or abused by others – report it to a member of staff

Institute staff can provide access to support and help you deal with many issues affecting your safety and wellbeing. So, if there is time when you have concerns, are unhappy or you are worried about the welfare of another student there is always some one you can talk to.

You may want to speak to your tutor or support worker.

If you would prefer to speak to a Safeguarding Representative, all of their contact details can be seen on the safeguarding website.

If you want to speak directly to the Safeguarding Officer, you can contact us on 01472 311222 Ext 474.

The Institute has a safeguarding TEXT service and you can text your concern to Gsafe 07950081242(Texts may be charged at your normal rate). If you do choose to use this service, the Safeguarding Officer will receive the text and will phone you to discuss your concern.

Please remember, whoever you speak to may in turn refer you to the Institute's Safeguarding Officer for further guidance.

If there is a serious issue which may result in serious harm being cause to someone, then she may have to consult appropriate outside agencies and act accordingly.

Students should be assured that all disclosures and/or reports of concerns or suspicions will be taken seriously and dealt with sensitively and respectfully in accordance with the relevant local guidelines.

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