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safeguarding

ACC believes that the welfare of the individual is paramount and recognises its duty and responsibility to protect when there is a cause for concern. We are committed to the safe recruitment, selection and vetting of all staff.

All students and staff have the right to:

  • Live and work in a safe environment and be protected from harm
  • Experience emotional well-being
  • Feel valued and be supported by a network of professional relationships
  • Have a positive self-image
  • Have a secure sense of cultural, social and racial identity
  • Understand, recognise, model, support and promote a culture based on fundamental British values including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and/or beliefs
  • Develop good interpersonal skills and confidence in social situations.

We believe:

  • That all students and staff without exception have the right to protection from abuse regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, age, sexuality or beliefs and the right to challenge and protection from extremist behaviour, ideologies or those who promote them.
  • That all concerns, and allegations of abuse including attempts to radicalise them will be taken seriously and responded to appropriately.

how we
support you.

We want you to feel supported during your time with us, and we’re committed to helping you thrive. Our Learner Services Manager or Assistant Head of Support leads a team who offer a safe, confidential space where you can focus on your personal growth through one-to-one sessions or easy drop-ins — whatever works for you.

Each campus also has a number of Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) to help and support you with any safety or wellbeing concerns. All staff are safeguarding trained, so you can approach anyone for advice or support. The DSLs will make sure you get the right help, whether that’s check-ins, external referrals, or signposting to useful resources, including the Hub of Hope.

Your Designated Safeguarding Leads are listed below and are available to support you directly.

  • Chelsea Evans - Head of Safeguarding
  • Lesley Hurst - Safeguarding Manager

If you have any questions or concerns, you can also contact the safeguarding team by emailing safeguarding@accesscreative.ac.uk or contact us by phone.

how we support you.

We want you to feel supported during your time with us, and we’re committed to helping you thrive. Our Learner Services Manager or Assistant Head of Support leads a team who offer a safe, confidential space where you can focus on your personal growth through one-to-one sessions or easy drop-ins — whatever works for you.

Each campus also has a number of Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) to help and support you with any safety or wellbeing concerns. All staff are safeguarding trained, so you can approach anyone for advice or support. The DSLs will make sure you get the right help, whether that’s check-ins, external referrals, or signposting to useful resources, including the Hub of Hope.

Your Designated Safeguarding Leads are listed below and are available to support you directly.

  • Chelsea Evans - Head of Safeguarding
  • Lesley Hurst - Safeguarding Manager

If you have any questions or concerns, you can also contact the safeguarding team by emailing safeguarding@accesscreative.ac.uk 

or contact us by phone.