Safeguarding

Priestley College is committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the welfare of all of its students and to sustaining an open and supportive culture where:

•  Students can thrive and achieve
•  Students, Staff, Governors, volunteers and visitors can feel secure
•  Everyone is assured that their welfare is a high priority

Priestley College recognises that students and vulnerable adults have a right to be protected from harm. Students cannot learn effectively if they do not feel safe from harm or exploitation. The College is committed to providing support and protection for all students in College, at home, online and in their communities.

The college’s Safeguarding Policy is created in conjunction with the TCAT Safeguarding Policy (see Policies section) and in line with the annual KCSIE updates.

You can read the full Safeguarding Policy here

A culture of safeguarding is at the heart of our work. All staff receive annual training and are recruited using safer recruitment practices.

Students can refer concerns to any member of staff, including their teachers, Progress Tutor or designated individuals as appropriate.

Each year the College completes two external safeguarding audits – one from the Local Authority and the other from the Trust, TCAT. Student voice and surveys are completed to identify any concerns, review our work and plan actions.

Students and staff must wear their ID badge (including visitors) on site and at all times. We challenge anyone who is seen not wearing a lanyard.

Anyone with concerns should report them to the safeguarding team. You can report your concerns below.