WeST Learning Institute, as the outreach higher education and training arm of Westcountry Schools Trust, has a mandatory responsibility to protect its learners from harm. We recognise our statutory duty to protect any children, and this includes children of adults who use WeST Learning Institute services, or who are employees or children who attend a setting related to WeST Learning Institute. We believe that the safety and welfare of children, learners and staff is paramount to the work we do and understand that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

We will ensure that the over-arching principles of safeguarding are promoted throughout our organisation and programmes. This includes but is not limited to recognising signs of abuse of any kind, a clear procedure for reporting concerns and promoting a culture that ensures we provide an environment where children and adults will be taken seriously and are respected and valued.

Westcountry Schools Trust policies relating to safeguarding, including the Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and Whistleblowing Policy, can be accessed here.

Additional Westcountry Schools Trust policies can be accessed here.

Keeping children safe in education: statutory guidance for schools and colleges

The Prevent Duty in higher education (HE): training and guidance for practitioners

Revised Prevent duty guidance: for England and Wales

For well-being concerns, please contact firstpoint:
firstpoint@worc.ac.uk or 01905 542551 (Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 4.30pm)

For safeguarding concerns, please use the UW safeguarding system:
safeguarding@worc.ac.uk (please copy in Laura Flavin at TLI)

More information for foundation and top-up degree students