Mandatory Training

Safeguarding (including Prevent) is everyone’s responsibility. Safeguarding is the process of protecting health, wellbeing and human rights of individuals – especially children, young people and vulnerable adults – to live free from abuse, harm and neglect, whether from crime, other forms of abuse or from being drawn into terrorism.”

Please note:  

This is NOT the information which outlines how to deal with an emergency situation.  If you have an emergency you should deal with it as such by calling 999, then report to the University via the StEP form.

For further guidance on how to respond to safeguarding concerns; what to do if you receive a disclosure; what happens if you have an allegation made against you, and useful links to other University protocols including support for you click here.

Prevent is everyone responsibility.

Prevent is part of the UK's counter-terrorism strategy, aiming to safeguard individuals from being drawn into terrorism or supporting extremist ideologies. It focuses on protecting vulnerable people, especially children, young people, and adults at risk from radicalisation and exploitation.

Please note:

This guidance does not cover emergency situations. If you are dealing with an emergency, call 999 immediately. Afterward, report the incident to the University using the StEP form.

For further guidance on how to respond to Prevent-related concerns, including:

• What to do if you suspect someone is being radicalised,
• How to respond to disclosures,
• What happens if an allegation is made against you,
• And links to relevant University protocols and support resources, 

Please click here

This module supports the the Universities commitment to providing an inclusive environment, where staff, students and visitors are encouraged to be their true self, in order to enhance the individual and collective experience.

As a university community, we share the social responsibility of enabling this inclusive environment by valuing, respecting and celebrating differences, to ensure that we generate a sense of understanding and belonging.

The University recognises that our differences are our strength, seeking and valuing different perspectives and ideas, in an environment that is without prejudice and bias.

We are committed to embracing our responsibility as a facilitator of change and continue to develop our equality agenda in line with and, where appropriate, beyond the Equality Act 2010.

We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment in any form on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

This module articulates our commitment to mutual respect and understanding and place an emphasis on underpinning all our practices with trust and honesty. Bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct have a detrimental effect on the health, confidence, morale and performance of those affected and the University. 

The University is committed to providing a positive work and study experience for all of our stakeholders, which includes a zero-tolerance approach to bullying, harassment or sexual misconduct. 

Healthy Relationships Hub

Our dedicated Harassment and Sexual Misconduct information hub serves as a central, accessible hub for all relevant policies, procedures, and support pathways. Here you can make a report, or seek information about sexual misconduct, harassment (physical or online), bullying, hate crimes, hate incidents, domestic abuse and spiking as well as obtain guidance on what to do if you need support.

These pages clearly outline our stance on harassment and sexual misconduct, provides guidance on reporting and investigations, and includes information on staff-student relationships. It is designed to be easy to navigate and understand. Through this resource, we demonstrate our proactive commitment to preventing and responding to harassment and sexual misconduct within our university community.

For further information, please visit our Healthy Relationships Hub or to make a report of harassment or sexual misconduct click here