GC Safeguarding:
Support for safety and wellbeing
The safety and wellbeing of our learners at Gloucestershire College is critically important. We are here to support you, but during times when the College is closed it is essential that you know where help and support can be found.
Our Safeguarding team have shared some useful information, advice and services below that can assist in keeping you safe.
Background photo: Our beautiful Cinderford campus in The Forest of Dean
Meet the Safeguarding team
If you need support or advice, please get in touch by emailing: safeguarding@gloscol.ac.uk
Please be aware that the Safeguarding inbox is only monitored Monday to Friday between 8:30-17:00 during term time. During this time responses are usually within the same working day, however outside of these times the team are not available to respond.
Looking for help and support?
Please see our comprehensive A-Z list of local and national support services, their contact details and how they might be able to support you in times of crisis.
If you are concerned for your immediate safety or in the case of an emergency, you should call the police directly using 999.
Gangs and Knife Crime
Following the tragic death of Ramarni Crosby, we have included some helpful links below with information, advice and support around knife crime in young people.
Please take the time to look at the information below and seek out the support available if you are worried or concerned about knife crime.
There also some links below that can offer information, advice and support around gangs, gang culture and exploitation in young people.
NSPCC - Gangs and Criminal Exploitation
If you or someone you know is in serious or immediate danger, you should dial 999 for urgent help.
Look after your mental health
We have pulled together a range of resources and information below that can help and support you to understand how you can look after your own mental health and wellbeing.
Domestic Abuse
"At home shouldn't mean at risk."
The household isolation instruction as a result of coronavirus does not apply if you need to leave your home to escape domestic abuse.
Advice from GC's Safeguarding team:
Resouces from Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service (GDASS):
- Safety planning guide for victims and survivors during COVID-19
- Safeguarding advice for professionals supporting domestic abuse victims
- Visit: gdass.org.uk for more help and guidance
Advice from the Government: