QA’s Safeguarding service closes for Christmas on Friday 20th December, reopening on Thursday 2nd January. During this time the Safeguarding mailbox will be unavailable, and the Safeguarding line will only be available at limited times between 12pm-2pm, Monday to Friday. If you are unable to reach us, please leave a message and we will call you back. Click here for advice and help during the Christmas break
Safeguarding, British Values & Prevent
See information on QA's safeguarding structures and British values for learners below.
Advice during the Christmas break
Please note: QA’s Safeguarding service closes for Christmas on Friday 20th December, reopening on Thursday 2nd January. During this time the Safeguarding mailbox will be unavailable, and the Safeguarding line will only be available at limited times between 12pm-2pm, Monday to Friday.
If you are unable to reach us, please leave a message and we will call you back.
If you have concerns about your immediate welfare, please seek the
appropriate support or dial 999 in an emergency.
Wishing you all a very warm Christmas.
The Safeguarding Team
07808050273
Advice and help during the Christmas break can be found below
Top tips for looking after your mental health at Christmas | Mental Health Foundation)
Coping with isolation during the holidays | Shout 85258 (giveusashout.org)
If you need someone to talk to then Samaritans are available on 116 123 (UK) for free, 24/7. They are there to talk to, listen and they won't judge or tell you what to do.
CALM: National helpline for men to talk about any troubles they are feeling. Call 0800 58 58 58 (UK). They are available 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year.
For support in a crisis, text Shout to 85258. If you’re experiencing a personal crisis, are unable to cope and need support, Shout can help with urgent issues such as: suicidal thoughts, abuse or assault, self-harm, bullying, relationship challenges.
You can find information on QA's safeguarding structures and British values for learners and our Safeguarding newsletters in the documents below.
Safeguarding activities
Increase your awareness of important safeguarding areas with the information and activity packs available to download below:
Your success links
Return to Your success page.
Programme brochures, end point assessment overviews, and more, to help you in your apprenticeship.
Find out more about Functional Skills training and qualifications, and their importance for your apprenticeship.
Information on how neurodivergent learners are supported throughout their apprentice programme and how to access support.
Support from the The Academic Community of Excellence (ACE) for degree apprentices.
Including learner journals and relevant policies.
Recorded sessions for all apprenticeship learners providing insights into specialised industry topics.