Safeguarding

At North Hertfordshire College we are committed to establishing and maintaining an environment where everybody feels secure, are encouraged to talk, and are listened to when they have a worry or concern.
It is important that we ensure our students know that there are staff in the college whom they can approach if they are worried.

The College has a Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policy which informs staff, parents, volunteers and governors about the college’s responsibilities for safeguarding our students, in particular young people and vulnerable adults.
All staff and volunteers are trained and made aware of the important role the college has in Safeguarding and the appropriate referral process.

This policy follows the procedures established by the Hertfordshire Area Child Protection Committee - a guide to procedure and practice for all professional staff in Hertfordshire who work with young people

DfES guidance Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education (2006) also states that “All parents need to understand that schools and FE colleges have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children who are their pupils or students, that this responsibility necessitates a child protection [Safeguarding] policy and procedures, and that a school or FE college may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child’s welfare.”

Click here to see our College Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policy