Safeguarding at Activate Learning

At Activate Learning, your safety and wellbeing come first.

Supporting you

Safeguarding is about creating safe, supportive and respectful learning environments where you can thrive.

We know life can be tough sometimes—exam stress, friendship or family issues, or mental health struggles. No matter what you're going through, you’re not alone. Our Student Support and Safeguarding teams are here to help you so you can focus on your future with confidence.

Safe Students: Our Safeguarding team

Our team is here to help with a wide range of concerns, including:

Feeling unsafe – at college, home, online or in the local area.

Bullying, harassment, or discrimination – including online abuse or threats.

Abuse or neglect – physical, emotional, sexual or financial abuse.

Mental health struggles – self-harm or feeling suicidal.

Relationship difficulties – unhealthy friendships, controlling relationships or family problems.

Exploitation – someone is pressuring you into doing things you don’t want to, criminal activity or inappropriate relationships.

Substance misuse or addiction – drugs, alcohol or harmful behaviours.

Housing worries – homelessness or unsafe places to stay.

Extremism and radicalisation – extremist views or groups.

So-called ‘honour’-based abuse - such as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) or Forced Marriage.

Sharing of nude or sexual images – being pressured to share images, have shared one and regret it or are worried about someone else.

Online harm – cyberbullying, grooming, scams, exposure to harmful content.

Family breakdown – Dealing with family issues, not having family to depend on or having a parent in prison.

Living in care or leaving care – Finding it tough to live on your own or having trouble with money or getting support.

Concerns about someone else – if you're worried about a friend, classmate or family member.

Caring responsibilities – Balancing college with taking care of someone else.

Need help? Email safe@activatelearning.ac.uk or call 01865 550401 (Monday-Thursday: 8:30am- 5pm, Friday: 8:30am-4:30 pm.)

More about safeguarding:

Prevent is a government initiative to protect people from extremism. If you're concerned about someone, trust your instincts and speak up. Our Safeguarding team is here to help.

Immediate threat? Call 999.

For further advice:

  • ACT Early or call their Support Line on 0800 011 3764.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to sexual misconduct, bullying, harassment and hate crime. Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected.

We’re part of Operation Encompass, a partnership with police and safeguarding agencies that helps us support students who have experienced domestic abuse, ensuring affected students get the right support.

Need specialist support?

Your mental health matters here. We provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to talk about anything affecting your wellbeing. Whether you need someone to listen, practical advice or referrals to specialist support, we’re here.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please seek urgent help:

  • Visit your local A&E department
  • Call 999 for emergency support
  • Call 116 123 for the Samaritans.

Need further help?

 

The internet is a big part of everyday life — from social media and online shopping to gaming and studying. But staying safe online is just as important as staying safe in the real world.

We are here to help you protect yourself and others, spot online risks like scams and cyberbullying, and take control of your digital life, to make sure your online experience is secure, positive and safe. 

For more advice:

The tutors are all really supportive and I can email them at any time. They’re really flexible and, if I have a problem or I didn’t understand something, I can always email them to go through it again, or speak to them in person Michelle, Motor Vehicle Maintenance Level 3