Safeguarding & Wellbeing
Access Skills have a dedicated Safeguarding and Wellbeing team that leads on all Safeguarding matters
To report concerns in confidence please telephone our customer support team on 0121 510 2169 and state that you wish to report a safeguarding concern and you will be put in touch with the appropriate support or sources of help.
The team is available from Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 5.30pm and Friday 9.00am to 3.00pm. Alternatively, you can get in touch by emailing your concern to the safeguarding team.
Safeguarding support
Safeguarding is about doing everything we can to make sure our learners and staff are kept safe and are able to achieve their aspirations.
We pride ourselves on going above and beyond to make a safe and happy environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and feel safe and listened to.
Safeguarding & Wellbeing Team
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Debbie Lewis
Operations Safeguarding Lead: Charlotte Fells
E-Safety Coordinator: Emily Handley
If you have any concerns you can speak to a member of the safeguarding team below, or email: safeguardingconcerns@accessskills.co.uk
If it is an emergency please contact the police, call 999.
Alternatively, if the person is not in immediate danger, contact the police, call 101
Other useful numbers may include:
- Mind- 0300 123 3393 (open 9am- 6pm weekdays)
- Samaritans- 116 123 (always open)
- Campaign Against Living Miserably- 0800 58 58 58 (always open)
- The Mix (under 25’s) 0808 808 4994 (Opens 4pm-11pm)