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Learner Support & Safeguarding
Supporting you
When you study with us, we have lots of ways we can support you. Whatever you need help with, we’re here for you.
It could be that you need some extra support to access College, or help with finance and funding. You might need help with English or Maths. Or maybe you would like some mentoring and advice during your time at college.
Whatever support you may be looking for, we’ll work with you to make sure you have everything you need to succeed at College.
Learner support
We offer a wide range of personalised support to ensure you can fully access the college and your course. We will help you to find the strategies that work for you during your time with us and in your future career.
We’re with you every step of the way during your time at college. The roadmap below highlights the support journey demonstrating our commitment to vulnerable groups.
How it works
You declare at enrolment that:
You are an unaccompanied minor
You are a military child
You have mental ill health
You are a young carer
You have ever had a social worker
You are care experienced
You have any other support need you want us to help you with
You are estranged from your family
You have a conviction
Your allocated Mentor from your curriculum area will contact you in the first two weeks of college and arrange a meeting to share support you can access.
The bursary application form will be shared with you so you can be assessed for additional financial support whilst at college.
Any other professionals working with you may be contacted to ensure college are providing the support you need to succeed.
Your allocated Mentor will attend professionals’ meetings to share your voice, the voice of your teachers and an update on how you are doing at college.
A member of the Learner Services team (this may be someone other than your Mentor) will lead on any PEP meetings to record and share progress.
Your allocated Mentor from your curriculum area will contact you in the first two weeks of college and arrange a meeting to share support you can access.
The bursary application form will be shared with you so you can be assessed for additional financial support whilst at college.
Any other professionals working with you may be contacted to ensure college are providing the support you need to succeed.
A member of the Learner Services team (this may be someone other than your Mentor) will lead on any PEP meetings to record and share progress.
Your allocated Mentor will attend professionals’ meetings to share your voice, the voice of your teachers and an update on how you are doing at college.
Funding and Finance Support
We have a range of financial support packages that you may be able to access depending on your circumstances. If you’re a student aged 16-18 then you do not pay any tuition, registration or exam fees, but you may be required to purchase course-related resources during your studies.
Careers Programme
English and Maths Support
Working Collaboratively With Students Agreement
We Live Our Values and ask that you support us as a student in following and promoting these values. We believe that if we collaboratively follow these values, they encourage us to be our best self and achieve our potential.
Resilient
Ambitious
Collaborative
Respectful
Inclusive
Attendance
Safeguarding
At Marple College we’re committed to keeping our students and staff safe from harm. That is why we adhere to all government guidance and pride ourselves on going above and beyond to make the college a safe, happy and thriving environment for all.
Safeguarding Team
Our dedicated Safeguarding team are here to help and support every student during their time at Marple College.
Reporting a Safeguarding Concern
During Opening Hours
Visit the Student Services team on campus. You will be directed from the Main Reception or email safeguarding@tscg.ac.uk
Out of Hours (Weekends & Holidays)
Concerns about personal safety contact the police on 999 or 101 and for concerns regarding health & wellbeing contact out of hours GP or 111.
Make a report to one of CEOP's Child Protection Advisors
CEOP helps children and young people under the age of 18 who are being pressured, forced or tricked into taking part in sexual activity of any kind. This can be something that has taken place either online or in ‘the real world’, or both. The CEOP Safety Centre has clear information and advice on what can be reported to CEOP, the reporting process and what will happen if you do decide to make a report. You can visit the CEOP Safety Centre and make a report directly to CEOP by clicking the Click CEOP button.
Our Safeguarding Knowledge and Experience
Marple College has the skills, knowledge and expertise to deal with a range of safeguarding incidents, including:
- emotional abuse
- physical abuse
- rape and sexual abuse
- verbal abuse
- bullying
- self-harm
- neglect
- domestic abuse
- suicidal thoughts / mental health
- eating disorders
- online abuse
- homelessness
- substance misuse
- preventing radicalisation
- HATE Crime – child, criminal, or exploitation (including county lines)
- sexual exploitation and grooming
- female genital mutilation (FGM)
- forced marriage
- honour-based violence
- sexting
- trafficking
- violent crime
- financial abuse
- institutional abuse
A dedicated NSPCC helpline is now available to support anyone who has experienced sexual abuse in educational settings, or if you have concerns about someone or the issues raised. The dedicated NSPCC helpline number is 0800 136 663 and more information is available at: dedicated helpline for victims of abuse in college NSPCC.
Online Bullying
If you, your student or someone you know is experiencing online bullying please speak to an adult you trust. You can also talk to Childline at any time on 0800 1111 or at www.childline.org.uk.