Safeguarding

At Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form, safeguarding your well-being is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every student can thrive and focus on their learning.

At Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form, Safeguarding is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where all students, staff and visitors are protected from harm.

We have a dedicated team of qualified Safeguarding and Welfare officers that work to ensure that students feel safe and supported.

Sandwell College is committed to:

  • Providing a safe learning environment for all students with equal protection from all types of harm and abuse
  • Identifying children, young people and vulnerable adults who are suffering, or likely to suffer significant harm, and taking appropriate action to ensure that they are kept safe.
  • Working in partnership with students, staff and other institutions to promote a safe learning environment.

View our Safeguarding Policy here.

 

The Safeguarding Team

Paul Smith – Designated Safeguarding and Prevent Lead

Kirsty Wealthall – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Marius Hodorog – Safeguarding Officer (SEN Focus)

Hafsha Shamim – Safeguarding Officer

Simran Gill – Safeguarding Officer

Lucy Jones – Safeguarding Officer

Omar Farooq – Safeguarding Officer

 

Telephone: 0121 667 5101          Email: [email protected]

Mental Health Support

At Sandwell College, we prioritise the mental health and wellbeing of our students. We have a team of trained Mental Health First Aiders and Suicide First Aiders who are available to provide a safe and supportive environment where students can share their concerns and receive attentive listening.

We offer a counselling and mentoring service that all students can access through a self-referral via the links below.

Counselling

Mentoring

 

Operation Encompass

Sandwell College works in partnership with Operation Encompass which is a proactive safeguarding initiative that ensures students affected by domestic abuse receive timely support. Through this collaboration, the Police notify the college about any domestic incidents involving students, allowing designated staff members, known as ‘Key Adults’, to provide appropriate support to students. This partnership underscores the commitment to the well-being and safety of our students.

Operation Encompass

 

Safeguarding Out of Hours

If you are a child or young person, or know of a child or young person that is at immediate risk of harm, contact the Police immediately by calling 999. For non-emergency concerns, call 101.

If it is not an emergency but you are still concerned, you can contact the out of hours social care service for your local authority.

 

Birmingham – 0121 675 4806

Sandwell – 0121 569 3100

Dudley – 0300 555 8574

Walsall – 0300 555 2922

Wolverhampton – 01902 552 999

Report Child Abuse to a Local Council

 

Useful Links

Barnardo’s

Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid

Black Country Women’s Aid

Childline

Horizon Sexual Assault Referral Centre

NSPCC

Papyrus – Prevention of Young Suicide

Samaritans

 Stop It Now

West Midlands Regional Children and Young People Sexual Assault Services

West Midlands Police

 

Support Links

Access key support services, resources, and guidance to help you throughout your time at Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form.

Get In Touch

Have a question or need support? Get in touch with us today, and our friendly team will be happy to provide guidance and answer any queries you have.
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