Who to contact
Find out who to contact if you need to report a safeguarding incident.
If the incident involves a student
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University of Sussex student |
STEP 1: Non-Safeguarding incidents If the circumstances of the incident indicate that this is NOT a Safeguarding incident, please forward details to studentcentre@sussex.ac.uk STEP 2: Imminent Risk ONLY If you consider or anticipate that a student will be at serious risk of harm to themselves (cannot keep themselves safe) or of serious risk of harm to others within the next 24-72 hours, please instigate the Imminent Risk Protocol. Please follow emergency response first as outlined in the red box above if appropriate. Between the hours of 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday, please call the Imminent Risk phone number. (Stated within the procedure) Out of these hours please contact Security on 01273 873333 if the student is on campus. STEP 3: Potential Safeguarding incident If you consider that this is a Safeguarding incident and may potentially require a referral to the local authority, please forward details to safeguarding@sussex.ac.uk |
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Institute of Development Studies student |
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BSMS Student |
Contact the LSO for BSMS and follow the BSMS Safeguarding Policy
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International Study Centre (ISC)(Study Group) student |
Contact Sussex ISC Emergency Phone - 07824 370 181 and follow ISC Safeguarding Policy which is available on Canvas for ISC staff and on the Study Group Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
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If the case involves a Sussex and BSMS student, or Sussex and ISC student then a meeting of key personnel from both organisations should be arranged immediately so that a joint approach can be agreed. At this stage contact Head of Information Management and Compliance (Information Management) at GDPR@sussex.ac.uk for advice regarding information sharing. |
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If the incident involves a member of staff
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University of Sussex staff member
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STEP 1: Emergency situations In case of an emergency and if you become aware of a member of staff who is at an immediate risk of harm to themselves or others please call:
STEP 2: Non-emergency situations For non-emergency situations please contact the HR Local Safeguarding Officer and the Line Manager for the staff member in need of support (with their consent) for advice and assistance. STEP3: Safeguarding referral If you consider that this is a Safeguarding incident which may potentially require a referral to the local authority, please forward details to safeguarding@sussex.ac.uk STEP 4: Non Safegaurding situations If the circumstances of the incident indicate that this is NOT a Safeguarding incident, please forward details to Report + Support - Report + Support - University of Sussex The support listed below is available to all staff and full details can be located on the following webpage Human Resources : University of Sussex Employee Assistance Programme Health Assured are a specialist highly professional organisation that can provide a range of help at difficult times. There is 24 hour / 365 days-a-year telephone helpline that can provide counselling and specialist advice on a range of matters. Mental Health First Aid at Sussex: Staff wellbeing Mental Health First Aiders are trained to listen non-judgementally, provide support and reassurance and signpost to appropriate professional services. If you are experiencing poor mental health - or are concerned about a colleague - talking to a trained Mental Health First Aider could help. Take a look through the profiles online to find someone you'd be comfortable talking to. Please also notify Senior Safeguarding Officer (Colin Shipp) C.Shipp@sussex.ac.uk |
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Sussex Innovation Centre (SInC) |
Contact HR Lead Monica Beckles monica.beckles@sinc.co.uk |
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Institute of Development Studies staff member |
Contact the IDS Safeguarding Lead p.karalus@ids.ac.uk and follow IDS Safeguarding Policy |
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BSMS staff member |
Contact the LSO for BSMS and follow the BSMS Safeguarding Policy |
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International Study Centre (ISC)(Study Group) staff member |
Contact Sussex ISC Emergency Phone - 07824 370 181 and follow ISC Safeguarding Policy which is available on Canvas for ISC staff and on the Study Group Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) |
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Students’ Union |
Contact the USSU Safeguarding lead James Hann - james.h@sussexstudent.com |