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.
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.
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
Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid
Horizon Sexual Assault Referral Centre
Papyrus – Prevention of Young Suicide
West Midlands Regional Children and Young People Sexual Assault Services
Support Links
Access key support services, resources, and guidance to help you throughout your time at Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form.
