Safeguarding
At º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ we consider safeguarding to be split into three elements:
This work is underpinned by our Safeguarding Policy (pdf).
All safeguarding issues need to be reported through the online incident reporting portal.
It’s good practice to tell the person that you are going to report the concern, however:
- You may not get the chance
- It may not feel safe to do so
- You may think after the event that something may be a safeguarding issue and it may not be easy to contact the person.
Notice
Whether you are a member of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ staff, another student or family member, we appreciate that managing concerns surrounding another person can be difficult.
You may notice a change in behaviour, recognise a vulnerable adult is at risk of exploitation, or know a child is unsafe due to domestic violence.
You may receive a direct disclosure through a conversation or be worried about someone.
Check
- Ask questions to avoid making assumptions about what the student is experiencing.
- Listen to the student, reassure that they are not alone and that they will be listened to.
- Encourage to express feelings and allow the student to make their own decisions
Share
Remember: Don’t promise confidentiality.
What happens next?
A DAI adviser will screen the report, make appropriate external referrals to children or adult safeguarding services, or in some instances liaise with the police or local authority designated officer.
The student will be contacted and offered support, where appropriate.
Prevent
What is Prevent?
Prevent is one part of the government’s overall counter-terrorism strategy, which is called CONTEST.
The aim of Prevent is to:
- tackle the ideological causes of terrorism
- intervene early to support people susceptible to radicalisation
- enable those who have already engaged in terrorism to disengage and rehabilitate
Higher education plays an important role in protecting students from being drawn into radicalisation and/or acts of terrorism. The University has Prevent leads who provide a key source of information and are well-placed to understand and talk about the radicalisation risk to students.
It is the responsibility of all students, staff and visitors to the university to report any concerns they may have, however small. By doing so, it allows the Prevent leads to intervene at the earliest possible point and accurately assess the information before deciding what to do next. Reporting such concerns can be done anonymously.
How to report this to the university?
If you have concerns that someone may be being drawn into radicalisation, then you can report this to the university using our online reporting form. You may also wish to discuss this with a colleague or line manager, who can report on your behalf if you wish. The reports will be dealt with sensitively and dealt with by the University Safeguarding Lead. The most important thing is that someone reports it. If you want to discuss your concerns informational, we welcome you to contact our team by emailing, concern@lboro.ac.uk