We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all, especially children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you have concerns about the wellbeing of yourself or someone else, please contact a member of our Safeguarding Team using the form below.

Report a safeguarding concern

Safeguarding Team

• What is 'Safeguarding'?

  Safeguarding refers to the policies and practices that ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of young people and vulnerable adults. It’s about protecting individuals from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and harm. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for everyone, whether on campus, online, or during off-site activities.

  How safeguarding works:

  • All staff are trained to recognise and respond to concerns about abuse, neglect, exploitation, or wellbeing.
  • We have a dedicated Safeguarding Team, led by our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), who oversee all safeguarding matters.
  • We follow national guidance and work closely with local safeguarding partners to protect young people and vulnerable adults.
  • Our safeguarding approach is person-centred, confidential, and respectful of individual needs.

  How to raise a concern:

  • Students, parents and employers can speak to any trusted member of staff at the College or contact the Safeguarding Team directly.
  • In emergencies, anyone can contact the police or local authority directly.

  For full details, please read our Safeguarding Policy.

• What is 'PREVENT'?

  Newbury College recognises that some students and staff may be at risk from radicalisation. Newbury College will assess the risks of violent extremism, which represents the greatest threat at national level, while recognising that other forms of violence and extremism can and do manifest themselves within other nearby colleges and / or training providers.

  On this basis, the College has developed with its students, staff, governors and visitors a strong culture of respect and a safe place of learning. It is in this context that the College has considered its Prevent Duty and recognises the importance of working with staff, governors, the local authority, the police, the local safeguarding board, health professionals, local Prevent experts and others to identify and to safeguard vulnerable students and staff in the College.

  Spot the signs of radicalisation

  Radicalisation can happen both in person or online.

  Everyone is different, and there is no checklist that can tell us if someone is being radicalised or becoming involved in terrorism. But these signs may mean someone is being radicalised:

  • accessing extremist content online or downloading propaganda material
  • justifying the use of violence to solve societal issues
  • altering their style of dress or appearance to accord with an extremist group
  • being unwilling to engage with people who they see as different
  • using certain symbols associated with terrorist organisations 

  More information

  pdf Prevent Strategy (541 KB)