Safeguarding
All higher education providers have a duty of care to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk of and exploitation during the course of any activity relating to the university.
Northeastern University London is committed to ensuring the safety of everyone involved in university activities and aims to provide a safe learning and working environment for all its students and staff and all visitors to its campus.
All students, staff and visitors have the right to learn and work in a positive environment which is free from harm and all forms of discrimination, bullying or harassment.
You can find the university Safeguarding Policy here.
Reporting a safeguarding concern
You can report a concern either by sending an email to safeguarding@nulondon.ac.uk or completing this form.
If you have any questions about a potential concern or would like to discuss anything relating to safeguarding you can email a safeguarding officer at safeguarding@nulondon.ac.uk
Safeguarding officers
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Jas Verdi, Head of Student Support & Development
Safeguarding officers
Ana Perez, Alex Underwood, Ben Pigott, Bex Morrison, Caroline Ward, Chloe Laity, Courtney Hagen-Ford, Femi Adeleye, Ifeolu Babasanya, Jardayne Hall-Wright , Kate Raavi, Lauren Adams, Maheshri Tailor, Mia Leonard, Migle Simaskaite, Nicola Fawole, Patrick Tatarian
Business Development Safeguarding Team (Apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps)
Aneta Zieba, Emma Kelly, Megan Greenham, Sabrina Deias, Sara Megan, Sarah Everitt, Tas Iqbal, Lynsey Rawbone, Shareen Kelly, Kaustubh Khade
Prevent
Our approach to implementing the Prevent duty is one of safeguarding the welfare of our students, staff and community. We balance our approach with our commitment to freedom of speech and other legislation.
The Prevent duty in the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 imposes a duty on specified authorities, in the exercise of their functions, to ‘have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism’.
The University’s Prevent policy is in place to safeguard students and staff. If you are worried that a student or member of staff is becoming radicalised or is radicalising others, you must report this to the Registrar (for concerns about students) or the Director of Human Resource (for concerns about staff) who will pass the matter on to the Prevent Officer to investigate where appropriate.
Read the University’s Prevent Policy here.
The Government guidance requires that universities have in place policies for external speakers and events, the training of staff and IT usage. It also makes clear that the approach to Prevent should be a reasonable and proportionate one. The Government guidance can be found here.
How to report a concern
For any questions, queries or concerns please contact the prevent officer at prevent@nulondon.ac.uk
ACT Early
Counter Terrorism Policing have launched a new safeguarding website: www.actearly.uk
The website aims to increase awareness with concerned family and friends of where to go for further information and support. The site will also raise awareness and understanding of the signs of radicalisation, increase understanding and confidence of the referral process, and develop trust and confidence in the safeguarding role of the police.
Family and friends know when something’s not right. It can feel scary to think someone close could be heading down a path towards extremism. However, it is family and friends who are best placed to spot concerning behaviour at an early stage and can help the person they care about get the support they may need to move away from extremism.
In addition to the website, a national Prevent advice helpline is also being set-up and operated by specially trained prevent officers whose focus will be on providing reassurance and practical advice, in confidence, to concerned friends and families. The helpline is now live on 0800 011 3764.
Prevent is safeguarding, its approach is similar to supporting individuals who may be susceptible to gangs, grooming, child sexual exploitation and other lines of criminality. Prevent provides support and builds resilience to counter that vulnerability by working with multi-agency partners in health, faith, community groups, charities, education and local authority, to help the individual move away from an extremist pathway.
Working together in partnership within a multi-agency space allows for a bespoke package of support to be set in motion. ACT EARLY and share those concerns.
Visit www.actearly.uk for more information.
Freedom of speech
Northeastern University London is committed to freedom of speech and expression within UK law and the principles these were founded on. We are committed to providing an environment which supports new ideas, controversial opinions, freedom to question without prejudice or risk to individuals.
Read the university’s Code of Practice on Freedom of Speech.
To meet our commitment we have developed our policy for external events involving external speakers.
Events led by students - booking process
Coordinators of all events led and managed by students must complete this form and ensure approval from the events team has been obtained before confirming or advertising the event.
Students are encouraged to complete the form as far in advance as possible and at least 15 days before the event. All student-organised events with external speakers must have at least one suitable member of staff on duty for the duration of the event.
All events must comply with the University Event Policy.
Events led by staff - booking process
Coordinators of all events led and managed by staff must complete this form and ensure approval from the events team has been obtained before confirming or advertising the event. Staff are required to complete the form as far in advance as possible and at least 15 days before the event. All events must comply with the University Event Policy.