Everyone has the right to live, learn and work in safety, free from abuse, harm and neglect

Safeguarding you… February 2023

It’s good to talk…

We understand the importance of feeling safe and secure, and our top priority is to ensure that everyone in our organisation is protected from abuse, harm, or neglect. If you ever find yourself in a situation where you feel unsafe or concerned, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of our trusted team members.

Whether it’s your Vocational Tutor, Skills and Career Progression Coach, Manager, or a member of our dedicated safeguarding team, we are here for you. We will do everything in our power to support you. Your wellbeing is of the utmost importance to us, and we are committed to being a safe and nurturing environment for everyone.

Safeguarding you, we’re here to help!

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This update has been designed to develop your awareness of safeguarding.

Staying Safe Online

Getting online can make life easier in many ways, but also comes with the risk of scams and fraud.

Online scams are becoming increasingly common, but you can protect yourself by knowing what to look out for, and what to do if you suspect a scam.

What is Prevent?

Terrorism has a devastating impact on victims, their families and communities. Many lives have been lost to terrorist attacks in the UK, and even more people have been injured.

People can commit a terrorist offence even if they have not carried out a terrorist attack. Downloading terrorist materials from the internet or joining a terrorist group could be a terrorist offence.

By getting advice or support from Prevent, you can help to stop the person you are worried about becoming a danger to themself or others.

Counter-Terrorism: Threat National Threat Level

  • LOW – means an attack is highly unlikely
  • MODERATE – means an attack is possible, but not likely
  • SUBSTANTIAL – means an attack is likely
  • SEVERE – means an attack is highly likely
  • CRITICAL -means an attack is highly likely in the near future

Current National Threat Level

The threat to the UK (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) from terrorism is SUBSTANTIAL (22/02/2023)

Knife Crime

To put simply, knife crime is a crime that involves a knife…

  • Carrying a knife
  • Trying to buy a knife if you are under 18
  • Threatening someone with a knife
  • Owning a banned knife
  • Injuring or fatally wounding somebody with a knife
  • Intent to injure or harm somebody with a knife
  • A robbery or burglary where a knife was carried as a weapon

For simply carrying a knife in a public place or on school premises, the maximum penalty if convicted is four years in prison. Those found on more than one occasion to be in possession of a knife face a minimum sentence of six months.

For offences when a knife is used on another person or in the commission of a crime (i.e. street robbery), the punishments become even more life-changing.

Using a knife or another bladed instrument, depending on the circumstances and nature of injuries caused, can lead to offenders being charged with a range of offences, from assault to Section 18 Causing Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) with intent, from attempted murder to manslaughter and ultimately murder.

What are British Values?

Fundamental British Values underpin what it is to be a citizen in a modern and diverse Great Britain valuing our community and celebrating diversity of the UK.

  • Democracy
  • Rule of Law
  • Respect & Tolerance
  • Individual Liberty

British Citizenship – Becoming a citizen, Life in the UK test and getting a passport

 

British Citizenship gives you the right to remain in the UK for the rest of your life.

Allowing you to: live, learn, work, access to benefits, apply for a British passport, and access the National Health Service.

There are different ways to apply for British citizenship (or ‘naturalisation’) based on your circumstances.

If you’re eligible in more than one way you can choose which way to apply.

Safeguarding you, we’re here to help!

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