Safeguarding
As a College, we are committed to promoting the welfare, safety and personal development of our students.
If you have concerns about the welfare of a child please contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Jill Walton, Senior Deputy Headteacher, or one of the DSL team. Alternatively, please call Leicester City Council CASP (0116) 4541004. A social worker will talk to you about your concerns and will advice of any action required. The service is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, all year. The service is the first point of contact for all new referrals to children's services and will deal with anything that relates to city children.
If it is an emergency please contact Leicestershire Police on 999 for an urgent response or 101 in non-urgent situations.
Our Safeguarding Team
| We all need guidance and support from time to time. These websites should help if you feel you need support or are looking for some hints and tips to improve your physical or mental health. | |
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Anna Freud - Urgent Help |
If you or someone you know needs help right now, you should, if possible, try to talk to a parent, carer or trusted adult. If talking to an adult is not possible, these organisations are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
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It’s safe and easy for you to speak to a qualified health professional. Just send a message, you don’t have to give your name.You’ll get confidential advice from trained health staff in your area. |
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You can talk to Childline about anything. No problem is too big or too small. Call them free on 0800 1111. |
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Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) and Gangs Live Safe - CCE Live Safe - Knife Crime |
Leicestershire Police have created a resource to support parents to have the knowledge and confidence to talk to their children about Criminal Exploitation, Gangs and County Lines. |
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Domestic Violence |
Domestic violence can happen to anyone. If you or someone you care about is a victim. Freeva offer support, advice and guidance. Living Without Abuse also s upport in our local area, you can access this through the web link or the local helpline 08088020028 |
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Drugs and Alcohol Young Minds - tips for talking to your child about alcohol and drugs Turning Point - substance use service |
Young Minds have created a handy resource to enable parents to support their child around drugs and alcohol. Turning Point offer a full range of support for anyone in Leicester around drugs, alcohol use and mental health. This is a self-referral service. |
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Heath and Nutrition |
A healthy lifestyle feeds a healthy mind and can really improve concentration and mood. These websites have some great ideas and tips to get you started. |
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It's never to early to talk to your child about Healthy Relationships. The NSPCC have this helpful resource to support parents and carers with this. |
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Honour Based Abuse |
Karma Nirvana are there to listen on 0800 5999 247 and to offer help to anyone who is affected by Honour Based Abuse. If you are in an emergency situation, please call 999. DORCAS work to raise awareness, educate communities, and support survivors of FGM to create a future free from this harmful practice. |
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Live Safe is a space for information and support on staying safe in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. |
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Mental Health NHS - Supporting your child with mental health needs Mind - Supporting a young person with their mental health and wellbeing Young Minds - How to talk to your child about mental health Young Minds - Parents A - Z mental health guide |
Supporting your child with their mental health can be tricky. These links will help you to have the information to support the conversation. Contact your GP for further support. You can complete a self-referral with your child for NHS Mental Health support- MY SELF REFERRAL |
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Online Safety UK Safer Internet Centre - Guidance for Parents and Carers Young Minds - Gaming |
The UK Safer Internet Centre has produced a section on their website to support parents and carers with keeping their children safe online. There are useful resources on the Live Safe website and the NSPCC. Make sure that you have the information to talk to your child about Online Gaming using this useful resource from young Minds. |
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Our school is part of Operation Encompass which is a national scheme that operates jointly between schools and police forces. Operation Encompass is the reporting to schools, prior to the start of the next school day, when a child or young person has experienced domestic abuse or Trauma. |
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Social Media Influencer - Andrew Tate
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Across the country teachers are becoming worried about the social media influence of Andrew Tate. Our concern is that his influence is affecting the beliefs and values of some of our students, and Tate's misogynistic beliefs are spreading into school. We are having conversations with students in school on a daily basis and are taking these opportunities to educate against misogynistic hate and towards our values of peace, respect and tolerance. We advise all parents to have a look at this resource and have open discussions with your children about the topic, to support us in keeping misogyny out of schools. If you have any concerns, please contact your child’s Associate Head of Year or a member of the DSL Team. |
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Sleep Problems Young Minds - Sleep Problems Sleep Foundation - Teens and Sleep NHS - Self-help tips to fight fatigue |
We all have problems with sleeping, waking, or having bad dreams sometimes. If sleep issues are affecting you, Young Minds, Sleep Foundation and the NHS have provided some helpful resources to support with this. |
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Suicidal Feelings
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If you’re feeling so down that you can’t see a way out, you are not alone. Lots of people have felt like this and – with help – managed to get through it. However bad you are feeling right now, there is a lot of help out there for you. If you are struggling or finding things difficult, it is worth thinking about other ways to occupy your mind. This is a great list that might help - Distraction Techniques |
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Young Carers |
We offer support to young carers in school. If you want to talk about this with a member of staff our Young Carers Lead is- Karena Anderson. Leicester City Council have a Young Carers Offer and we can support with an assessment. |
The College ensures that all staff (including temporary, supply, volunteers renew their safeguarding training annually. This means that their knowledge is fresh and up-to-date in what can be a complex and fast moving area of education. The training makes explicit reference to the types and signs of abuse and how to manage a safeguarding disclosure; their statutory responsibility to refer any concerns.
Statutory Policies that we follow at The City of Leicester College:
Keeping Children Safe in Education (Sept 2025)
Working Together to Safeguard Children (Dec 2023)
Female Genital Mutilation Risk and Safeguarding (May 2016)
Prevent Duty Guidance (2023)
Click HERE to go to our polices page to view our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
