Safeguarding
Your safety and wellbeing matter
At Barnet and Southgate College, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where every learner can thrive.
If you are worried about yourself, another learner or someone you know, our safeguarding team is here to help.
Need support now?
If you believe someone is at immediate risk of harm, contact the emergency services on 999.
For safeguarding concerns related to the College, contact our safeguarding team:
Telephone: 020 3764 4077
Email: safeguarding@barnetsouthgate.ac.uk
Please note: This is not a 24-hour emergency service.
What is safeguarding?
Safeguarding is about protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm and helping them stay safe, healthy and supported.
At the College, safeguarding includes promoting wellbeing, identifying concerns early and ensuring learners can access the support they need.
We work closely with learners, parents, carers and external agencies to help create a safe environment where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and care.At Barnet and Southgate College, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where every learner can thrive.
If you are worried about yourself, another learner or someone you know, our safeguarding team is here to help.
When should I contact the safeguarding team?
Contact us if you are concerned about:
- Bullying or harassment
- Mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Online safety or cyberbullying
- Domestic abuse
- Neglect
- Sexual harassment or sexual abuse
- Exploitation
- Forced marriage
- Honour-based abuse
- Radicalisation
- Grooming
- Substance misuse
- Homelessness or unsafe living situations
- Any situation where someone may be at risk of harm
You do not need proof before reporting a concern.
Support for learners
If you are a learner at Barnet and Southgate College, support is available whenever you need it.
Whether you are experiencing difficulties at College, at home, online or in your personal life, there are people who can help.
You can speak to:
- A member of teaching staff
- Your Progression Coach
- A Learning Coach
- A Safeguarding Officer
- A Careers Adviser
- A Counsellor
If you are unsure who to contact, speak to any member of staff and they will help you find the right support.
Information for parents and carers
The safety and wellbeing of learners is a shared responsibility.
We work closely with parents, carers and partner agencies to ensure learners receive the support they need.
Parents and carers can:
- Contact the safeguarding team for advice
- Raise concerns about a learner’s wellbeing
- Access safeguarding information and guidance
- Read our safeguarding policies
Where concerns arise, our designated safeguarding team will assess the situation and take appropriate action in line with safeguarding guidance and legal responsibilities.
Contact the safeguarding team
How to report a safeguarding concern
Step 1
Tell us about your concern using our safeguarding referral form or by contacting the safeguarding team directly.
Step 2
A member of the safeguarding team will review the information and assess what support is needed.
Step 3
Where appropriate, we will work with the learner, parents, carers and external agencies to provide support and ensure safety.
Meet the safeguarding team
Chalene Scott
Designated College Safeguarding Lead
Safeguarding and High Needs Manager
Katie Berry
Designated Safeguarding Officer
Based at Wood Street (High Barnet) Campus
Fionnula Brennan
Designated Safeguarding Officer
Based at Wood Street (High Barnet) Campus
Reshma Khushi
Designated Safeguarding Officer
Based at Southgate Campus
Ngwono Opondo-Mbai
Designated Safeguarding Officer
Based at Colindale Campus
Lucy Morgan
Designated Safeguarding Officer
Jini Sen
Looked After Child Adviser
Based at Southgate Campus
Contact the safeguarding team
Safeguarding policies and guidance
Downloads
- Safeguarding Policy
- Child Protection Policy
- Online Safety Guidance
- Prevent Duty Information
- Safeguarding Procedures
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Every concern is considered carefully and handled by trained safeguarding professionals.
Yes. If you are worried about another person, you should tell us as soon as possible.
No. If something concerns you, we encourage you to speak to us.
We will always treat information sensitively. However, if someone is at risk of harm, we may need to share information with appropriate professionals to keep people safe.