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:
We believe:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Your safety online matters to us. As a training provider, we are committed to creating a safe digital environment where learners can study, communicate, and grow with confidence.
We are dedicated support a safe digital learning environment. We help learners:
Your online safety is an absolute priority. We take online safety seriously by:
We support learners to recognise risks such as:
We encourage all learners to:
If you’re worried about something online:
We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all learners.
As part of our safeguarding responsibilities, we follow the Prevent Duty, which aims to protect individuals from being drawn into extremism or terrorism.
We actively promote:
Learners are supported to:
We are committed to:
Extremism can involve:
Safeguarding means keeping you safe from harm, both in and outside of your learning environment. It’s about making sure you:
Safeguarding includes things like:
You have the right to:
We take all concerns seriously—no matter how big or small.
You should speak up if:
If something doesn’t feel right, it’s always okay to tell someone.
You can talk to:
You can also:
If you report something:
Looking out for others is important too. If you’re worried about a friend:
It’s always better to say something than stay silent.
You are not alone. Support is always available, and we are here to help.