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Safeguarding & Wellbeing Support

Your wellbeing is important to us.

That is why we have a dedicated Wellbeing Team of highly-trained and experienced advisors.

The Safeguarding & Wellbeing Team works closely with Progress Coaches to help you overcome any issues affecting your well-being. They can provide support and advice on a wide range of issues including abuse, harassment, health, financial worries, personal issues and mental health.

We recognise that any student can experience problems from time to time, not necessarily related to their academic studies. The Safeguarding & Wellbeing Team are always on hand to discuss what may be troubling you in a safe, non-judgemental environment.

This could be:

  • Abuse
  • Drug and alcohol abuse
  • Family issues
  • General health issues
  • Harassment
  • Mental health issues
  • Pregnancy
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We have a range of external support services available to support students.

  • Axess Sexual health
  • Food Bank
  • Night Stop
  • Student Assistance Programme
  • Talking Matters
  • Youth Worker for drug and alcohol support
  • Therapy Dog

Safeguarding

Warrington & Vale Royal College has a Safeguarding Policy to ensure that all children, young people and adults at risk undertaking activities at college do so in a safe and secure environment. It sets out the steps we take to protect children, and adults at risk and the procedures we would use to deal with any issues.

The Safeguarding Policy is approved by the Governors and Senior Management. Any student concerned about their own safety or the safety of another student should speak to their:

  • Progress Coach or Tutor
  • Assessor
  • Safeguarding & Wellbeing Team.
The college Safeguarding & Wellbeing Team are located in the Learning Resource Centre at Warrington and behind reception at Winsford campus. They can be contacted on 01925 494 222 or email safeguarding@wvr.ac.uk
View the college Safeguarding Policy
Safeguarding Student

Meet our Wellbeing Officers

Kerrie Wild

Kerrie Wild

“Hi I’m Kerrie and I am a Wellbeing Officer and a member of the Safeguarding Team at the college. I have been here since September last year. My background is police training and then counselling.

I have recently developed my knowledge with a counselling degree, specialising in children & young people and trauma. I am passionate about helping young people with their mental health and helping them to reach their goals.“

Alison Stevens

“My name is Alison and I am a Wellbeing Officer and a member of the Safeguarding Team at college. I joined Warrington & Vale Royal College in 2015 and have held a variety of positions in that time including Progress Coach and Health & Social Care Tutor.

I have a counselling qualification and am passionate about providing excellent welfare support for all our students.“

Alison Stevens
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Annie Colduck

"Hi, my name is Annie, I am a Wellbeing Officer and a member of the Safeguarding Team here at the College. I have recently graduated from University gaining a 2:1 in Childhood & Youth and Social care. Before this I was actually a student at the college and completed an Access course to achieve my academic goals.

I have developed my knowledge working with children and young people alongside the local authority, child development centres and charities. I am passionate about providing the right support for young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Helping young people develop the tools to manage their mental health, build positive coping strategies, and create a strong foundation for lifelong wellbeing is something I truly care about."