Adult learning safeguarding

How can I report my concerns or contact the Adult Learning and Employability safeguarding team?

For all Safeguarding concerns, please email goodtoshare@eastriding.gov.uk.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Adult Learning and Employability team has a team of trained designated safeguarding officers (DSOs) who will respond to any safeguarding concern and provide ongoing support to learner and partner agencies.

Who is responsible for safeguarding?

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Head of Service - Jayne Wilcock

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Workforce Development Manager - Anna Bennett

Safeguarding Officers

Quality Improvement Manager – Beata Barker
Head of Adult Learning - Ben Westerman
Senior Curriculum Lead (Adult Learning) - Chloe Gallagher
Workforce Development Manager - Erika Spight
Area Manager Partnerships - Jeannie Allsopp

Wellbeing Team

Learner Experience Improvement Officer, Welfare - Kirsty Johnson

What if I have a concern abut a young person aged 18 or under during working hours?

Normal safeguarding referrals apply to children’s social care in the East Riding which are via the Early Help and Safeguarding Hubs (EHaSH).

Contact and referral will go through the Designated and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.

Who can I contact out of hours?

Emergency out of hours guidance and support within the East Riding is follows:

Safer Children’s Partnerships: (01482) 395500
After 5pm, call the Children’s Emergency Duty Team on (01482) 393939

Safeguarding Adults Telephone: (01482) 396940
After 5pm, call the Adult Emergency Duty Team on (01377) 241273

Should a child, young person, or adult be at risk of immediate significant harm, we will immediately contact the police on 999 for advice to safeguard and protect a vulnerable learner. This is in line with local safeguarding protocols in Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire. The safety of the individual concerned and of those around them is always paramount. Where there are clear indications that a learner is in imminent and serious danger the emergency services should be contacted.

Police
Tel: 999

Ambulance
Tel: 999

Social Care

The following are key sources for external support:

East Riding Safer Children's Partnership
East Riding Safeguarding Adults Board

Mental health Support - Hull and East Riding

Hull and East Riding - Crisis Intervention Team 0800 138 0990 (for adults) 111‍

Domestic Abuse Support

In an emergency always call 999

ERYC Domestic Violence and Abuse Partnership
Tel: (01482) 396368
Web: www.eastriding.gov.uk/domestic-abuse/dvap/

National Domestic Abuse Helpline Tel: 0808 2000 247
Web: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

Homeless Crisis

In cases of domestic abuse - see domestic abuse above.

A young person unable or unwilling to return home - see Children social care above.

Adults: East Riding of Yorkshire Council Housing Services

Business hours Tel: (01482) 393939
Out of hours Tel: (01377) 241273
Website: Help for homeless people

Where can I report concerns about a staff member?

Allegations or concerns about staff working with children and young people

The statutory guidance Working Together to Safeguard Children states any concerns about the behaviour or conduct of staff towards learners should be reported immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Please email goodtoshare@eastriding.gov.uk

Where can I find statutory guidance on Keeping Children Safe in Education?

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Keeping Children Safe in Education continues to be the key statutory guidance, schools and colleges must follow.

The document can be found below, and contains relevant information about safeguarding risks all staff need to be aware of. Staff are advised to re-familiarise themselves with this guidance and seek guidance from a Designated Safeguarding Officer if they are unclear about anything.

Keeping children safe in education 2026 - Part one - Information for school college staff (pdf 734kb)

What does safeguarding‍ mean at East Riding Adult Learning and Employability?

East Riding Adult Learning and Employability recognises that it has a legal and moral duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of our learners. When you start with us, we want your time here to be an enjoyable, rewarding, fun, and safe experience. Safeguarding you is very important to us — we want you to feel safe and to be safe.

We recognise that our learners' overall development and success heavily relies on their sense of security and well-being. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where learners can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. By prioritising safeguarding, we ensure that our learners are protected from harm, abuse, and neglect, so learners are free to focus on their studies and developing new skills and knowledge.

If for any reason you feel unsafe then please speak to your tutor who will support and advise you. If for any reason your tutor is unavailable, you can speak to any member of staff or you can email goodtoshare@eastriding.gov.uk to ask for support.

When you enrol with us you will be provided with information that tells you what to do if you are concerned about something or feel unsafe. This information gives you the details of who you can contact should you need support for yourself or if you are concerned about a fellow learner. You can also read our Safeguarding Policy in this section of our website.

If you feel unsafe or threatened, tell your tutor or another member of staff.

What are British Values?

East Riding Adult Learning and Employability is dedicated to promoting values which support our learners to develop a strong sense of social and moral responsibility.

Learners are prepared for life in modern Britain by developing an understanding of:

Democracy

How we can influence decision making through democratic processes such as the national electoral system, local elections or our own Students’ Union elections.

The Rule of Law

The rule of law, in its most basic form, is the principle that no one is above the law and that the law applies equally to us all, rulers and ruled alike. We are law abiding citizens and we are all accountable to the laws of our society.

Individual Liberty

We understand and exercise our human rights in a safe environment. Students are supported and encouraged to make informed choices about their future progression pathways.

Mutual Respect and Acceptance

We promote the importance of mutual respect through our shared ‘Acceptable Standards’ of behaviour and we actively promote diversity and accept that people have different faiths or beliefs.

How do we promote equality, diversity and inclusion, including our learner charter‍‍?

We value a culture where equality for all is protected, diversity is enjoyed and celebrated, and inclusion is fully promoted.

We will work hard to ensure that we avoid stereotypes and everyone feels safe and happy learning with us, regardless of your background, gender, age, ethnicity, religion, beliefs or abilities.

We may have opportunities in sessions to discuss diverse aspects of our society, different events, celebrations and cultures, making sure that everyone’s views are heard and valued, with respect to differences.

To support this, we have created a learner charter which outlines what learners can expect when they learn with us and what East Riding Adult Learning and Employability expects from our learners in return.

Our learner charter

You should expect the following:

  • A positive experience
  • To be treated with respect
  • To be treated fairly
  • To set your learning goals
  • To access quality education Personalised, flexible support
  • To progress at your own pace
  • To feel safe at all times
  • For us to listen to your views.

In return, we’d like you to:

  • Treat everyone with respect
  • Be punctual
  • Get fully involved with your course
  • Attend all your sessions
  • Talk to us about any problems
  • Tell us if you need any help
  • Take part in sessions and do independent study
  • Tell us what you think of the course.
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