East Coast College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The college has measures in place to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you have any concerns please contact us using the information below.
What does safeguarding mean?
We want you to feel safe at all times and if you don’t we want to help you!
You might feel unsafe if:
- Things aren’t ok at home
- You feel nervous or worried all of the time
- You’re in a relationship that scares you
- A friend is being harmed
- Someone is making you do things you don’t want to
We are here to help you:
07747442823 – Lowestoft
07795306828 – Great Yarmouth
Anti-bullying Policy
East Coast College is committed to providing a supportive, friendly, safe and positive environment free from offensive behaviour. Bullying of any kind is therefore not tolerated and disciplinary action will follow.
Online Safety
Online safety applies to all areas of life – how we learn, shop, bank, play and much more. Below are resources that can teach you how to stay safe.
The Safeguarding and Wellbeing team can offer support during office hours for anyone worried about the safety of themselves or others. View our Safeguarding Page for details of how to get in touch.
For further information on the topics below, please click on the drop-downs.
For all emergency situations please call 999.
Newsletters and Key Documents
Avoid Corona 19 Scams: What you need to know
1 million copies of Safe to Net app available for free
Online safety activities you can do from home
Think U Know #onlinesafetyathome – parents packs of activities for 14+ during Covid
Key Information Sites
Think U Know is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline.
Article: Protecting children’s privacy online
Educate Against Hate Parents’ Hub provides information on online safety and safeguarding advice and support
National Online Safety Parents Guides offer guides on a range of online software and safety topics
Parent Info is a website for parents created by CEOP and Parent Zone
Parents Protect help parents and carers protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation
National Online Safety – What Parents Need to Know About Protecting Personal Data
Article: Common Phishing Scams and how to avoid them
Citizens’ Advice offer consumer support and information
Phishing (NCSC) show you how to report a potential phishing
Phishing (SWGFL) provides information on what to look out for in a potential phishing scam
Shopping Online Securely provides security advice for online shoppers
Catfishing – do you know who you’re speaking to?
A guide to protecting yourself from online harassment
Disrespect Nobody is a guide to protecting yourself from online harassment
Revenge Porn: what to do if you’re a victim
Childline explain what sexting is, what to do if you have shared personal images and how to get help
Net Aware offer a guide to the most popular social sites, apps and games
National Cyber Security Centre offer advice on privacy settings across social media platforms to manage your digital footprint
UK Safer Internet Centre checklists provide tips and guidance on how to use safety and privacy features on a range of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat
Social Media ‘Stories’ – what you need to know