We are fully committed to the principles and practices of safeguarding and protection of all our students.
We take a whole-college approach to safeguarding. Each member of staff:
- is aware of our safeguarding policy
- is trained in the Prevent agenda yearly
- completes the Awareness of Safeguarding & Child Protection training on an annual basis
- works in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education
How to contact us
Outside of college hours
If you have a serious safeguarding concern about a child that is in an emergency situation, please call the police immediately on 999. If you have a serious concern about a child or young person that requires immediate attention, please get in touch with the relevant Safeguarding Hub.
Westmorland & Furness: 0300 373 2724
Cumberland: 0333 240 1727
Lancashire: 0300 123 6720 (0300 123 6722 if out of hours)
Report a concern
Safeguarding agencies
Mental health crisis and suicide support
- NHS 111
Call 111 and select option 2 for crisis response service - Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org/
Call 116 123 – Whatever problems you are facing, Samaritans are there to listen 24/7 - Papyrus - https://www.papyrus-uk.org/papyrus-hopeline247/
0800 068 4141 – Support and advice for Young People under 35 24/7
Self Harm support
- Alumina - https://www.selfharm.co.uk/
Information, online support and Alumina, a 6-week online self-help course for 11-19s - Self-injury support - https://www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk/
Information and telephone, text and web chat support - SAFA - https://safa-selfharm.com/
Counselling and Information across Cumbria, with offices in Barrow and Kendal 01229 832269
Substance support
- FRANK - https://www.talktofrank.com/
Advice, information and support for anyone concerned about drugs and substance misuse. Helpline: 0300 123 6600 24/7 Text 82111 - Recovery Steps Cumbria - https://humankindcharity.org.uk/service/recovery-steps-cumbria
Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service across Cumbria, with local offices within Carlisle, Barrow-in-Furness, Workington, Whitehaven, Kendal and Penrith. - Red Rose Recovery - https://redroserecovery.org.uk/
Support service based in Lancashire
Abuse support
- Refuge - https://refuge.org.uk/
24 hour free national domestic abuse helpline 0808 2000 247 - Men's Advice Line - https://mensadviceline.org.uk/
Freephone support line for men affected by domestic abuse 0808 8010327 Mon-Fri 10am-5pm - Birchall Trust - https://www.birchalltrust.org.uk/
Offers support to those affected by rape and sexual abuse in South Cumbria and North Lancashire. 01229 820828 - Safenet - https://safenet.org.uk/
Services and information for those living in Lancashire affected by domestic abuse, 0300 3033 581 - Springfield - https://springfieldsupport.org/
Provides support for anyone affected by domestic abuse in South Lakeland 01539 720313
Parent Support
- Young Minds - https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-helpline/
08080 802 5544 Advice to parents and carers worried about a child or young person under 25. Open Monday to Friday 9.30-4.00pm. - Family Lives - https://www.familylives.org.uk/how-we-can-help/confidential-helpline
0808 800 2222 A confidential and free* helpline service for families in England and Wales
College safeguarding staff
Designated Safeguarding Lead
David Francis
Safeguarding Manager
Sam Pollitt (Deputy DSL & Designated Teacher for Looked After Children)
Safeguarding Officers
Richard Evans (Deputy DSL)
Neal Banner (Deputy DSL)
Prue Langfield
Hilary Pezet
Amanda Redmayne
Kirsty Wilson
Cat Blyth
Michelle Clement
Katy Bilham
Jeff Bilham
Wendy Jones
Rebecca Walsh
