Safeguarding

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Stockton Sixth Form College is fully dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students.

Michelle Sugden, the Deputy Head of Centre, is the named member of the Senior Management Team responsible for Safeguarding, including the Prevent Agenda, which works to protect against radicalisation and terrorism. Mike Mackin, Head of Centre, and Kathrine Finlay, Head of Student Services, make up the College’s Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Team.

In addition, all Heads of Department and Deputy Heads of Department are trained to a Level 4 in Safeguarding and assist with safeguarding responsibilities.

For any safeguarding concerns, whether about yourself or a student at Stockton, please reach out to our Safeguarding Team on ssfcsafeguarding@stocktonsfc.ac.uk

For any other wider Trust/ Staff Safeguarding concern, please contact safeguarding@atomixc.ac.uk

For additional information on external agencies that can support mental health and emotional well-being, please refer to the contact details provided in the other sections of this website.

The College’s Safeguarding and Prevent policies apply to all staff, governors, volunteers, and contractors working at the College and are available upon request.

We are committed to:

• Promoting and safeguarding the health, safety, and welfare of all students.
• Fostering a culture that inspires and nurtures students, helping them to reach their full potential.
• Providing a safe, supportive, and respectful learning environment for students.
• Implementing procedures for identifying and reporting potential cases of abuse.
• Raising awareness of safeguarding issues through regular staff training.
• Collaborating with students, parents, and staff to enhance online safety practices.
• Ensuring all students and staff understand the Prevent Agenda, which aims to prevent radicalisation and terrorism, while promoting British Values.
• Making sure students are aware of the staff members available to support them with any concerns.
• Practicing safe recruitment procedures to verify the suitability of staff, governors, and volunteers working with students.
• Actively seeking and listening to student feedback to ensure their voices are heard.
• Providing wellbeing support to students during exam periods, recognising that exams can often lead to increased stress and anxiety and helping them to manage this.