SAFEGUARDING

COMMITTED TO OUR STUDENTS

At BMet, the safety and wellbeing of all students is our top priority. We are committed to protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults in line with the Education Act 2011 and the Children Act 1989.

Our staff are trained to the highest standards, and all students are supported to learn in a safe, inclusive environment.

 

OUR SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENTS

BMet ensures:

  • Safe environments for learning and college activities
  • Prompt action when students are at risk of harm, working with external agencies where needed
  • All staff receive safeguarding training, with nominated staff trained to advanced levels
  • A Designated Senior Person leads accountability for safeguarding across the college
  • Education and awareness to prevent harassment, abuse, and sexual misconduct

View our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
 

WELLBEING SUPPORT

If you need support over this festive period, please view our helpful list of Wellbeing Support Services.

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Immediate Help & Emergency Contacts

If you or someone else is at immediate risk of harm, call:

999 – for all emergencies

101 – for non-emergencies through the police

For safeguarding concerns outside college hours, contact the Children’s Advice and Support Service (CASS):

Office hours: 0121 303 1888

Outside office hours: 0121 675 4806

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Further Support & Advice

Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership – guidance for the public, children, parents, and professionals.

NSPCC – text 88858 for anonymous help and receive a response from a helpline practitioner within three hours.

KEY SAFEGUARDING CONTACTS

Please see below for our Designated and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads:

BMET

Kay Burton-Williams

07779 328630
kay.burton-williams@bmet.ac.uk

 

Kathleen Rennie

07545 100107
Kathleen.Rennie@bmet.ac.uk

 

Shelley Henlan

07764 322398
Shelley.Henlan@bmet.ac.uk

 

James Watt College

Lisa Burns

07712 407466

Lisa.Burns@bmet.ac.uk

 

Annette Grant

07747 271992

Annette.Grant@bmet.ac.uk 

 

 

Matthew Boulton College

Ianthe Smith

07967 679626
Ianthe.Smith@bmet.ac.uk

 

Kieran Nicholl

07716 241632
Kieran.Nicholl@bmet.ac.uk

Sutton Coldfield College

Sonia Crook-Lake

07967 999125
Sonia.Crook-Lake@bmet.ac.uk

 

Selina Harra

07859 177523
Selina.Harra@bmet.ac.uk

For professionals in children’s services, police, or other agencies, contact the staff above Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm.
Messages left outside these hours will be returned the next working day.