At Buckinghamshire College Group, we prioritise your well-being. Our dedicated welfare team is here to support you with any personal or academic challenges you may face.
Raise a Concern
Staff and students can quickly and confidentially report any issues and concerns they may have through the ‘Raise a Concern’ button located on the Student Space and allows individuals to easily reach out to the Safeguarding Team for support.
Safeguarding and Prevent
At Buckinghamshire College Group, we are committed to protecting young people and vulnerable adults. We want everyone to feel safe and enjoy their time at college. Whether you have concerns at home or in college, no matter how big or small, we are here to help.
Safeguarding involves keeping everyone safe from harm and preventing potential risks. Our staff and volunteers are trained to prioritise your safety and well-being. We take any allegations of abuse seriously and follow College policies and procedures to ensure positive outcomes. We can also connect you with specialised support if needed. All site users and visitors must comply with our Safeguarding Child Protection Policy.
Safeguarding Contacts
If you have any concerns about safeguarding, please contact one of our campus based Safeguarding & Prevent Officers:
Aylesbury Campus
Kelly Paton - 01296 780 213 |
Amersham Campus
Alex Weatherburn - 01494 585 262 / 07772 893482 |
Wycombe Campus
Samantha Roberson - 01494 585 387 / 07772 893257 |
All Campuses
Samantha Roberson, Senior Safeguarding & Prevent Officer - 01494 585 387 |
Ellen Luke McDonald, Interim Director of Student Services - 01494 588 578 |
Child Exploitation & Online Protection (CEOP)
We’re proud to work in partnership with the National Crime Agency’s CEOP Command to help keep children and young people safe from sexual abuse, grooming, and online exploitation.
If you or a friend (aged up to 18) has been pressured, forced, or tricked into taking part in any kind of sexual activity — online or in person — our Student Services team is here to help.
We can also offer advice and support with other online issues, including cyberbullying, sexting, and hacking.
If you have any concerns, you can report them to the College or to CEOP directly.
Preventing Terrorism & Extremism
At Buckinghamshire College Group, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment for all. Through the PREVENT strategy, we support students and staff in recognising and responding to the risks of radicalisation or extremism.
What we do at the College:
P – Promotion
We promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and British Values across all areas of College life.
R – Referral
Any concerns are referred through our Safeguarding team, who work with the relevant authorities to provide support where needed.
E – Education
We educate students about the risks of extremism through classes, tutorials, and discussions designed to encourage open-mindedness and critical thinking.
V – Vetting
We vet and remove any posters, materials or online content that could promote extremist views.
E – Environment
We maintain a safe and secure College environment with CCTV, strong security procedures and online filtering systems.
N – News Monitoring
We actively monitor local and national news for any concerns or developments that may affect our College community.
T – Training
All staff receive training to recognise the signs of radicalisation and to respond appropriately to any concerns.
If you find online material that promotes terrorism or extremism, you can report it anonymously through the government website.
Report Online Terrorist/Extremist Material
Sexual Harassment & Sexual Violence
We are committed to creating a safe, respectful and supportive environment for all students and staff.
The College’s Safeguarding Policy clearly defines unacceptable behaviours and sets out the procedures for reporting incidents and handling complaints of sexual harassment or sexual violence.
We encourage any student to come forward and report any behaviour involving a lack of consent, or anything that makes them feel unsafe or uncomfortable. You will always be listened to and supported.
How to report:
Call 01296 588 632 or complete our online form.
Reports are monitored by the Safeguarding Team Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm. If you need immediate help outside these hours, please call 999.
Here are some video resources you may find helpful.
