Domestic Helpline Numbers
24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 257
Dorset County – You First – 0800 032 5204 (24 hours)
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Outreach – 01202 710 777 (24 hours)
Women’s Aid – email: helpline@womensaid.org.uk – Online chat room – chat.womensaid.org.uk 10am-12pm Monday to Friday
Respect Helpline – 0808 802 4040 – For anyone worried that they may be harming someone else
Galop – 08000 999 5428 – Domestic violence for LGBTQ
Dorset Police – In an emergency call 999 – In a non emergency email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or call 101
For additional help and advice go to www.dorset.police.uk/abuse-help
Employ My Ability places the upmost importance on safeguarding and the safety and wellbeing of all our students. We share the belief that safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility and have a dedicated safeguarding team that promotes awareness and is always available to provide support to students, their families and our staff team.
All staff, volunteers and trustees are trained in both children and adult safeguarding and we have established safeguarding policies and procedures in place. Safeguarding themes are embedded into our curriculum and we pride ourselves on going above and beyond to make college a safe, happy and thriving environment for all.
Contact the Safeguarding Team on:
T: 01929 405685
E: safeguarding@employmyability.org.uk
or speak to any member of staff to raise a concern
