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Safeguarding Information for Parents

New City College have both statutory and moral responsibilities to safeguard our young people.

Keeping Your Teenager Safe

Important advice, trends and reminders for parents and carers

At New City College, we have both statutory and moral responsibilities to safeguard our young people, ensuring they have the necessary information and resources to stay safe. Our safeguarding systems are continuously reviewed in line with government guidance, social trends, and emerging risks to ensure a secure environment. 

We take pride in being one of the safest colleges in London and the South East. Each campus is equipped with full-time safety officers dedicated to maintaining site security and vigilance against potential threats to our students and staff. 

Should any student feel unsafe or perceive a threat to their well-being, we encourage them to approach any member of staff immediately. Safeguarding Officers are clearly identified with posters displayed across all campuses, detailing how to contact them. 

As a parent or guardian, if you have concerns regarding your child or any other matter, please do not hesitate to contact us at keepsafe@ncclondon.ac.uk. In an emergency, please call our central Contact Centre at 0330 135 9000. For out-of-hours support, please refer to the information at the bottom of this page for alternative support.

Please see our key messages and advice below:

Helping Your Teenager Stay Safe

Please encourage your teenager to keep valuables such as phones and jewellery out of sight when travelling to and from college or waiting at bus stops or stations. Incidents such as phone snatching do happen, so developing safe habits and staying aware of surroundings is important.

Respecting the Local Community

Please encourage your teenager to respect the local community around the college. Students should not enter nearby housing estates unless they live there. When they have free time, they can use college social spaces. Please also remind them to be polite when visiting local shops and facilities.

Support for You and Your Teenager

If you or your teenager have concerns about safety or wellbeing, support is available. Contact us at keepsafe@ncclondon.ac.uk, or your teenager can speak with the safeguarding team on campus. Concerns can also be raised through the college VLE.
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NCC Safeguarding and Prevent Policy

Our policy outlines our commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of all students, including measures for preventing radicalisation, safer recruitment, and continuous staff training. New City College plays a crucial role in protecting students from the risks of extremism and radicalisation, in accordance with the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015. 

We urge you to familiarise yourself with our Safeguarding and Prevent Policy, and to reach out to us with any questions or concerns you may have. Please read our college-wide safeguarding and prevent policy on the following page. 

Out of Hours Support 

If you are concerned for yourself or about someone else, please find details of help below: 

Or, in an emergency, call 999.