Creating a safe and supportive environment for our students is a top priority. At West Notts College, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do - ensuring every student feels safe, respected, and empowered to speak up.
Our commitment
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and vulnerable adults. This responsibility is shared by every member of our community - staff, governors, volunteers, and partners.
We ensure:
- A safe, secure learning environment for all
- Students feel confident to speak out if they or others are at risk
- Safeguarding is embedded through inductions, tutorials, and enrichment activities
- Information is shared sensitively, and only when necessary for safety
- Looked-after children receive the right support
- British values are promoted throughout college life
- Students are protected from the risks of extremism and radicalisation
- Regular safeguarding training for all staff
- Students know their rights and how to access support.
If you have any safeguarding concerns, please get in touch:
- 01623 900950
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The safeguarding team
- Louise Knott
Vice Principal: Communications, Engagement & Student Experience
- 01623 413553
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- Sian Geeson
Deputy Senior DSL
- 01623 900683
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- Rebecca Broomhead
Safeguarding Manager
- 01623 900526
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- Cora Bennett
Safeguarding officer
- 01623 900490
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- Kelly McGranaghan
Safeguarding officer
- 01623 900538
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- Laura Smith
Safeguarding officer
- 01623 900501
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- Rebecca Smith
Safeguarding officer
- 01623 900528
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- Danielle Blower
Safeguarding officer
- 01623 900627
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- Jasmine Clay
Safeguarding officer
- 01623 900251
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- Kit Salt: Link governor
Please contact Kit via care of Eloise Hopkinson.
- 01623 900245
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College policies and procedures
- Safeguarding procedure (PDF, 668kb)
- Dealing with allegations of child on child sexual violence and sexual harassment (PDF. 135kb)
- Online safety policy (PDF, 139kb)
- Student bullying and harassment statement of intent (PDF, 117kb)
- Smoothwall: Digital safety parental engagement (PDF, 116kb)
Useful Resources
Online Safety
- NSPCC – Keeping children safe online
- UK Safer Internet Centre
- Childnet
- Internet Matters
- Virgin Media – Online Safety Test.