Equalities and safeguarding
Equalities
We are proud of our learning centres. We believe that everyone should be treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination, bullying or harassment.
It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of:
• age
• disability
• gender reassignment
• being married or in a civil partnership
• being pregnant or on maternity leave
• race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin
• religion or belief
• sex
• sexual orientation
These are called ‘protected characteristics’.
You are legally protected from discrimination by the Equality Act 2010.
Tootoot
If you feel you have suffered from discrimination or have experienced bullying or harassment you can contact your tutor or a manager for help and support, or you can report it using Tootoot. Tootoot is a confidential way for you to raise concerns directly to staff in the College in a safe and anonymous way.
A log in is created for you when you enrol.
Your Username is your Person Code (you will find this number on your learner badge, or it will be the number you are given when you enrol) plus your Surname. So, if your Person Code is 1234 and you are called John Smith, your Username will be 1234Smith. Your Password will be the same as your Username and when you log in for the first time you will be prompted to change this.
More information about Newcastle City Council's approach to Equality and diversity.
Safeguarding policy
We are strongly committed to Safeguarding and to practices that protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from abuse. We expect all staff to share this commitment. We want to provide a safe learning environment.
Staff, learners and volunteers are responsible for:
- Respecting others people's rights to safety.
- Not hurting or abusing others.
- Not threatening to hurt or abuse others.
We have a trained Designated Safeguarding Managers who are responsible for all safeguarding matters within Newcastle City Learning. Ask any member of staff for details or email colleen.pittman@newcastle.gov.uk, hardus.duplessis@newcastle.gov.uk, or samantha.riley@newcastle.gov.uk. You can also contact them on 0191 277 3520 or call in to Westgate College.
Prevent duty
All Further Education providers have a duty to safeguard their learners: Prevent is about safeguarding our learners to keep them safe from being exploited by extremists. The Prevent Duty is not about discouraging our learners from having political and religious views and concerns but rather it is about supporting them to use those concerns or act on them in non-extremist ways. Newcastle City Learning is committed to safeguarding our students and protecting them from harm at all times.
All learners, visitors and staff will be issued with identification (ID) cards which must be worn at all times whilst on site. your ID card will enable you to access the parts of our buildings and facilities that you require.
Learner lanyards are Blue, Visitor Lanyards are Red, and Staff Lanyards are Pink.
Please note our 'Pink to Protect' policy. If you ever need help, you can approach anyone wearing a pink lanyard, who will be able to assist.