Safeguarding is a priority at Ashbourne College. We are committed to the prevention, early intervention and timely and appropriate management of any type of abuse, including peer-on-peer. We take all allegations and disclosures very seriously.
A member of the safeguarding team will always be prepared to speak with you if you have any safeguarding issues and/or concerns: 020 7937 3858 or 07578 548537, email: [email protected].
Please report any issues or concerns directly to the College wherever possible and appropriate. Below are resources that offer further support for young people and their families.
You can read our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and Procedures and our Peer-on-peer Abuse Policy.
Emergency – call 999
Call 999 or go to A&E now if:
A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical one. You will not be wasting anyone’s time.
Rape and sexual assault
METROPOLITAN POLICE – how to report to the police
Rape Crisis support
24-hour support
Samaritans Call 116 123 for free at any time to speak with someone if you are struggling to cope or you are worried about someone else who you feel is at risk
Mental health advice
NHS mental health advice for children and young adults
NHS Go confidential service for 16-25 year olds
Student Minds mental health support
Young Minds mental health advice and support for children and young adults
Expert advice and support for young victims of abuse
NSPCC Call 0800 136 663, Mon – Fri 8am-10pm or 9am- 6pm Sat/Sun or email [email protected].
Victim Support for domestic abuse
Eating disorder support
LGBTQ+ support
Mermaids supporting transgender, non binary and gender diverse children and young people
Switchboard helpline
Homelessness