Policy Owner: Cavell College
Effective Date: 15 August 2026
Review Date: 15 August 2027
Version: 1.0
1. Purpose
Cavell College is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for students, staff, and visitors.
This policy sets out the College’s approach to protecting individuals from abuse, neglect, exploitation, harm, and other safeguarding concerns.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all students, staff, academic staff, contractors, visitors, and others involved with Cavell College.
Safeguarding concerns may arise in person, online, during College activities, or in connection with the wider student experience.
3. Our Commitment
Cavell College aims to:
- Promote a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Take safeguarding concerns seriously.
- Respond appropriately to concerns about abuse, neglect, or harm.
- Support individuals who may be at risk.
- Promote dignity, respect, and wellbeing.
- Work with appropriate external organisations or authorities where necessary.
4. Safeguarding Concerns
Safeguarding concerns may include:
- Abuse or neglect.
- Physical, emotional, or psychological harm.
- Sexual abuse or exploitation.
- Harassment or serious bullying.
- Domestic abuse.
- Exploitation or coercion.
- Serious concerns about an individual’s safety or wellbeing.
- Online abuse or exploitation.
This list is not exhaustive.
5. Reporting a Concern
Anyone who has a safeguarding concern should report it to Cavell College as soon as possible.
Concerns should be reported even where the individual is unsure whether the information meets the threshold for safeguarding action.
Where there is an immediate risk of serious harm, appropriate emergency services or authorities should be contacted.
6. Responding to Concerns
Cavell College will consider safeguarding concerns promptly and sensitively.
Where appropriate, the College may:
- Speak with the person raising the concern.
- Assess the immediate and ongoing risk.
- Provide appropriate support.
- Refer the matter to an appropriate safeguarding professional or external organisation.
- Contact relevant authorities where necessary or legally required.
The College will seek to respect confidentiality, but information may need to be shared where necessary to protect an individual or comply with legal obligations.
7. Student Support
Students affected by safeguarding concerns will be treated with dignity and respect.
Where appropriate, Cavell College will provide or signpost students to relevant support and wellbeing services.
Students who require reasonable adjustments or additional support are encouraged to inform the College.
8. Responsibilities
Everyone within the Cavell College community has a responsibility to:
- Take safeguarding concerns seriously.
- Report concerns appropriately.
- Treat others with dignity and respect.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
- Follow relevant College policies and procedures.
- Avoid actions that may place others at unnecessary risk.
9. Confidentiality and Data Protection
Safeguarding information will be handled sensitively and in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
Information will only be shared where necessary to protect individuals, investigate concerns, provide support, or meet legal or regulatory requirements.
10. Review
This policy will be reviewed regularly to ensure that it remains appropriate, effective, and aligned with applicable safeguarding requirements.
Contact
Cavell College
56–60 Nelson Street
Whitechapel
London E1 2DE
United Kingdom
Landline: 020 8109 6121
Mobile: +44 7556 598451
Email: info@cavellcollege.co.uk
Effective Date: 15 August 2026
Next Review Date: 15 August 2027