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Safeguarding and Prevent

Adult Education in Gloucestershire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners.

Abuse can take many forms – physical (such as domestic violence), psychological and emotional, sexual, financial (and material), neglect or omission, and organisational abuse.

If you, or someone you know is experiencing abuse - either in the classroom, at home, or elsewhere – tell someone and get help.

If you are concerned about your own or someone else's wellbeing, please contact a member of our safeguarding team.

Nick Morrall – Designated Safeguarding Lead – 07900 135123

Natasha Panchbhaya – Safeguarding Officer – 07795 265598

Nusrath Khan - Safeguarding Officer - 07768 803257

or email AdEdsafeguarding@gloucestershire.gov.uk 

Staying Safe Online 

  • Keep your Personal Information Private - The internet is full of opportunities to share personal information, but this can make you vulnerable to identity theft, cyberstalking, and other issues.
  • Choose a Strong Password - Although it may be tempting to choose a password that's easy to remember, these kinds of passwords leave you open to identity theft and fraud. Use 8 or more characters with a mixture of numbers, letters, special characters, upper and lower case.
  • Stay Vigilant at All Times - A lapse in attention can lead you to automatically click on a link or open an email attachment that may put your computer or your information at risk. Staying vigilant can help you stay safe.
  • Watch Out for Phishing - Phishing is a common trick used by identity thieves to gain your personal information. This crime involves sending e-mails or creating sites that appear to be from a legitimate company and asking you to confirm personal information such as bank account numbers, passwords, birth dates, or addresses. 
  • Keep Your Virus Software Up to Date - Install virus protection software and a firewall. Check for updates regularly.
  • Keep an Eye on Accounts - If you use a credit card for online shopping, be sure to keep a close eye on the account activity. If you notice purchases that you haven't made, contact your card company immediately. 
  • How to spot a fake, fraudulent or scam website - Double check the domain name, is it too good to be true?, never pay by bank transfer, browse the website, check the returns policy, read some online reviews, look for a padlock symbol near the web address.
  • Watch for Fraud - Things such as online auctions for non-existent or falsely represented goods, foreign money transfers, paying up front for loans or financial services, competitions asking for payment.