If you have any concerns about your safety or the safety of others:
Call us on Monday to Friday 01246 500688
Email us at ccsafe@chesterfield.ac.uk
Opening times
Monday – Thursday 8.30 am to 5.00 pm
Friday 8.30 am – 4.30 pm
Monday and Thursday (5 pm to 9 pm) Emergency only during term time 07584384838.
You can find us in the Wellbeing Hub, South Block at the Infirmary Road site where you can have a face-to-face conversation with a Safeguarding Officer.
The Chesterfield College Group is committed to safeguarding our students, apprentices, staff and visitors. Your health, safety and well-being are our priority.
Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Every member of the college community has a responsibility for safeguarding, all doing their part to keep children, young people and vulnerable adults safe. That includes all staff, Governors, volunteers, students and employers. All college staff and employers receive appropriate training to support students and apprentices. This includes being able to identify the risk of harm and knowing how to make appropriate referrals for support.
As a student or apprentice, you too will also receive safeguarding information through your pastoral programme and advice on how to report concerns. It may be that you are worried about yourself or others during your studies with us, please be reassured that we are here to listen and help.
The term safeguarding; embraces both child and vulnerable adult protection and preventative approaches to keep you safe, our Safeguarding Policy and Procedure aims to meet this commitment.
Our dedicated Safeguarding Team provides a safe environment throughout your learner journey.
If you need help to stay safe, you are at risk of harm or already experiencing harm; the Safeguarding Team will take the appropriate action to ensure you stay safe in college, at home and/or in a work-based setting.
If you require any support or safeguarding assistance while the college is closed, we have provided details of important contact information for external agencies who should be your first port of call if you have a wellbeing or safeguarding concern, including homelessness, drug and alcohol misuse, finance, domestic abuse and more. This can be found in the ‘useful contacts’ tab down the left hand side of this page.
For concerns relating to someone who is under 18 years of age or a vulnerable adult, please call your Local Authority Social Care phone number. The number you call will be different depending on where you live. You can find details on the Government website by putting in the postcode of where you are reporting from.
If you feel that a child or any other student or apprentice is at immediate risk of harm or in need of protection you should contact the police immediately: 999 emergency, 101 non-emergency.
NSPCC Texting Service
You can anonymously text 88858 for free and the Helpline will send an automated confirmation response from an online practitioner within three hours.
Dedicated helpline for people who experienced sexual harassment or abuse in a school or college setting.
Please call 0800 136 663 Email help@nspcc.org.uk.
A wide range of national organisations and charities are available throughout the year, providing free support on various issues including homelessness, drug and alcohol misuse, finance, domestic abuse and more. We have provided the contact details below should you require any specific help, advice or guidance.
Mental Health Support Services
Interactive map of support, mental health and wellbeing options around Derbyshire. Provided by Derbyshire Mental Health Forum.
Samaritans 116 123
ChildLine 0800 1111 (online toolkit)
KWELL online support for adults with mental health issues
KOOTH online mental health support for children and young people
MIND 0300 123 3393 Text 86463
Young Minds 0808 8025544
For crisis support for your local area, please visit the NHS website.
Domestic Abuse
Call the police on 999 if at immediate risk of harm
National DA Helpline – 0808 2000247
Domestic abuse – How to get help
The Elm Foundation (Chesterfield) 08000 198668
Homelessness
Homeless Prevention Team Chesterfield 01246 345825
Pathways of Chesterfield 01246 498204
For your local authority contact search
Money Matters
Food Bank Contacts
Alcohol and Substance Misuse Support
Drink Aware 0207 766 9900
Derbyshire Addictions Advice Service 01246 2306514
Derbyshire Recovery Partnership 01246 206514
CGL (Change Grow Live – Harm Reduction)
Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 917 7650
FRANK Honest information about drugs
Gambling Support
Gamcare 0808 8020 1330 (24/7 helpline) gamcare.org.uk
Gordan Moody Association 01384 241292 (Rehabilitation support)
Gamblers Anonymous 0330 0940322
Sexual Health
Sexual Health Matters 0800 3283383
You can also visit your local GP or A&E/walk-in centre.
Emergency Services
For support with any Prevent (radicalisation and extremism) or Child at Risk of Criminal or Sexual Exploitation issues please call the Police on 101 or 999 if at risk of immediate harm.
Non-emergency Police 101
Emergency police, fire, ambulance 999
A&E – Chesterfield Royal Hospital 01246 277 271
NHS non-emergency 111 (including mental health support)
Crime Stoppers 0800 555111
We believe in treating every individual we encounter with the dignity and respect they deserve.
We foster an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to thrive.
Upholding honesty and staying true to our core values which guide our actions.
Prioritising the wellbeing of both our students and our team members to enable them to enjoy their experience and flourish.
We are committed to identifying and addressing abuse in the appropriate way, working with sensitivity for the victim and in coordination with local services.
Our whole Safeguarding Team and every member of staff here at Chesterfield College is here to support you or point you in the right direction to receive the best support available.
Not only do we educate students in tutorial on these key safeguarding themes and terms, we also have members of staff who are trained to give students the appropriate support they need if they are facing any of these issues.
