Adult Education & Community Learning takes its safeguarding responsibilities very seriously and strives to ensure that all people using our buildings and services are kept safe from all forms of harm. We are committed to providing the best and safest environment possible to ensure learners can succeed and staff can feel secure.
We believe that it is everyone’s responsibility to:
- Respect each other’s right to feel safe
- Treat each other fairly and with respect
- Not to threaten, hurt or abuse others in any way
If you have any concerns about your safety or the safety of other learners, you can access help and support by speaking with your tutor or by contacting the Safeguarding & Support Officer.
Paul Burnett
Safeguarding and Support Officer
01724 297467
paul.burnett@northlincs.gov.uk
Homeless Advice
If you are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, please click the following links for advice and support:
Advice for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless here
Go to the Shelter website here
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Online safety advice
Prevent and Channel
Don’t tolerate hate crime
Online safety advice
- Choose smart passwords.
- Check your privacy settings to protect your personal information.
- Watch out for phishing scams, especially when online shopping or managing your bank accounts online.
- Guard your personal details.
- Whilst attending online learning sessions, be aware of your surroundings. Remove personal items such as photos and anything that indicates where you live. Dress appropriately for learning and remember that information shared is confidential to the group.
Visit the National Cyber Security Centre Website for top tips about staying safe online.
Prevent and Channel
What is Prevent and Channel?
Prevent is safeguarding and supporting vulnerable people to stop them from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism. Visit The Governments Prevent Web Page
Channel is a multi-agency approach to safeguarding, supporting and protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults at risk of radicalisation, extremism or terrorist-related activity. Humberside Channel Panel has been set up to support individuals who may fall into one of these areas.
Please visit the Humberside Police Webpage for information and advice about the Prevent Duty.
Worried about an adult?
If you suspect an adult is being abused or neglected, or if you need help yourself, please contact the Adult Protection Team on 01724 297000.
You can also contact:
Police non-emergency – 101
Police emergency – 999
If you don’t want to contact us yourself, you can also report your concerns to a social worker, nurse, your GP or any other professional and ask them to make a referral for you. They will listen to you and act swiftly to make sure your enquiry is dealt with in the correct way. Some people aren’t able to take care of themselves, and they may not be good at telling others that something is wrong. This can leave them open to abuse.
Domestic abuse support: Do not suffer in silence
If you or someone you know is suffering from domestic abuse and violence help is available 24/7. Here is a list of local agencies you can call to get help. In an emergency always dial 999.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247
North and North East Lincs support, The Blue Door – 0800 197 47 87
The Men’s Advice Line – 0808 801 0327
Samaritans – 116 123
Worried about a child?
If you are concerned that a child is being abused or they may be at risk of harm, you should contact and make a referral to North Lincolnshire’s Single Access Point Team on:
01724 296500 (9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4.30pm Friday)
08081 689667 (freephone)
01724 296555 (answerphone – out of office hours and at weekends)
101 – Police non-emergency
999 – Police emergency
Hate Crime
Ashby Community Hub is a third party reporting centre and we can help you report a hate crime or report it on your behalf.