The Ivybridge Way - Keeping Safe

All students at the College have the right to feel safe both in and out of College.  If you feel unsafe or are concerned about the safety of another student it is important you know where to go and who to talk to.  At Ivybridge Community College there are a number of staff who you can talk to:-

• Your Tutor (your Tutor room)
• Your Pastoral Leader (Pastoral Office)
• One of your class Teachers (your teacher’s classroom)
• One of your Teaching Assistants (in class or in the SEND office)
• Any adult in the College

Each year group has a Pastoral Leader that deals with student concerns who is available during the day for you to talk to.  They are located in the Pastoral Offices, and there is also a Safeguarding Office where a dedicated member of the Safeguarding Team (wearing a yellow lanyard) is based. The team also includes the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

You can also contact ChildLine about anything.  No problem is too big or too small.  Whatever your worry, it is better out than in.  If it is about e-safety try this page.

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Who can I talk to?

Please click here to view the College's 'Who Can I Talk to' document.

Please click here to view the NHS Chat Health document.

You can also contact ChildLine about anything.  No problem is too big or too small.  Whatever your worry, it is better out than in.  If it is about e-safety try this page.

How do I report an adult supplying vapes to young people - Please click here or view the poster below.

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Worried about the World
(Advice from Childline)

From the Organisation: "Some things that happen in the world can make us scared, confused, and unsafe, or like we don’t have any control. However you feel, it can really help to share your feelings and get support."

For more information and advice, please click the link to go to the relevant page on the Childline website.

Worried about the World
(Advice from Childline)

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There may be times where the situation you, or a friend is in, is deemed to be very serious.  This can include incidents such as:

• Neglect – a child’s basic needs are not being met
• Physical abuse – violence
• Sexual abuse
• Emotional abuse
• Substance abuse
• Sexting
• Someone is promoting extreme religious or far right views
• Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - Please click here to visit the National FGM Centre website 
• Someone is taking advantage of a young person sexually (known as Child Sexual Exploitation CSE))
• Contraception and pregnancy help - click here

In the event of a serious situation, such as those listed above, please discuss with a member of staff that you trust and they will refer you to a Child Protection trained member of staff.  You can also speak to a member of the Child Protection staff directly.  There are a number of Child Protection staff at Ivybridge Community College:

• Mrs Pearce, Assistant Principal and Designated Safeguarding Lead (3^rd Floor corridor)
• Pastoral Year Leaders
• Mr Anniss, Designated Safeguarding Lead (Safeguarding Office on C3 Corridor)
• Mrs Hughes, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Mrs Newman, Director of SEND and Inclusion (SEND office)
• Mr Leonard, Safeguarding Officer with responsibility for College transport (P.E.Office)
• Mr Whitehorn, Safeguarding Officer with responsibility for Health and Safety (Performing Arts Office)

Please be assured that any concerns you raise will be taken seriously by staff at the College and we will try our best to help you.

Please see link below to view the College's 'Who Can I Talk to' document.