Northumberland Adult Learning Service takes its
responsibilities for the safeguarding of learners very
seriously.
Are you a learner worried about something or are you worried
about someone else?
Talk to our Safeguarding Officers anytime you
have concerns about;
- Bullying
- Gangs & Weapons
- Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Caring for someone
- Safety
- Sexual Exploitation
- Running Away
- Eating Disorders
- Drugs & Alcohol
- Disability
- Self Harm
- eSafety
- Depression
- Mental Health Issues
- Forced Marriage
or anything else worrying you...
You can call any of these people for help;
- Jane Cooper 01670 620221
- Brian Harrison 01670 620221
- Graeme Slator 01670 854372
- Isobel Elsdon 01670 622108
- Lynn Silmon 01670 622117
Safeguarding is essential to assure the development and
well-being of young people and adults alike.
We aim to ensure that every child and adult, whatever their
background or circumstances, have the support they need to:
- Be healthy
- Stay safe
- Enjoy and achieve
- Make a positive contribution
- Achieve economic well-being
We work with the Safeguarding Teams across Northumberland County
Council as well as providing our own Safeguarding Specialists to
support learners. We work with other services and agencies to
protect our learners from harm and to help them to achieve what
they want from their lives.
Whether you are a member of NALS staff, you are a learner, a
contractor or a visitor, the welfare and safety of learners is of
paramount importance. To that end, we train our staff on
Safeguarding issues and its procedures.
We have a Designated Safeguarding Officer to lead on
Safeguarding in NALS
We have a team of Supporting Safeguarding Officers.
- Brian Harrison 01670 620221
- Graeme Slator 01670 854372
- Isobel Elsdon 01670 622108
- Lynn Silmon 01670 622117
Safeguarding is at the heart of what we do – this can range
from;
- All staff appointments having enhanced DBS checks and
reviewing them periodically
- Including Safeguarding in all staff and
learner inductions
- Providing E-Safety and Safeguarding Training and
Qualifications
- Providing emergency contact cards for staff and learners
- Displaying safeguarding contacts in all our premises
- Including Safeguarding within the curriculum teaching
- Providing and promoting our Safeguarding brochures for staff,
learners and employers
- Offering free Safeguarding help to employers, on developing
policies practices and procedures for employing or working with
children and vulnerable adults.
If you would like any help, advice or support on Safeguarding
or you would like to raise your concern about the Safeguarding of a
learner please contact any of our Safeguarding staff above.
