Incidents involving issues of child protection are fortunately extremely rare but are inevitably unpleasant and distressing for those involved and so it is important that the University has procedures in place to deal with such incidents appropriately should they arise.

Like many other HEIs, the University has been considering this issue, seeking to take action that is robust but also proportionate and workable. The University has sought to address many of the issues that can arise by means of the following action:

- developing a Safeguarding Children Policy

- identifying and providing training for a Senior Child Protection officer and local CP officers

- preparing responses to FAQs

- preparing a list of useful contacts.

If you have a query concerning child protection matters, please feel free to contact Carolyn Pike or James Piggott at Legal Services in the first instance.