Safeguarding & Welfare
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
At JCT, we are committed to the wellbeing and safety of all of our apprentices. We work with an extensive range of external agencies to support apprentices and their employers overcome any challenges they may face on their apprenticeship journey, and have a dedicated team within the business to support staff and learners to overcome any challenges they may face during their programme.
Safeguarding Support
Jennifer Crook | Designated Safeguarding Lead
With over 15 years experience working in the skills and education sector, Jennifer is the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Prevent Single Point of Contact for JC Training & Consultancy.
She leads on ensuring that all our learners are safe and well, through policies and procedures, staff training and developing resources to support our learners and staff on a range of wellbeing topics.
She can be contacted here
Advice & Guidance
Please remember, if you are concerned about the immediate safety of your apprentice, or they are at risk of serious harm, contact 999 for the appropriate services. Some other useful links include:
MIND
Covers a range of mental health challenges including money, loneliness, mental health at work, LGBTQIA+, sleep and stress.
Tips for everyday living with a mental health problem – Mind
ABLE FUTURES
Support for staff and apprentices aged 16 or over – up to 9 months of FREE counselling and support
THE MIX
Help for anyone under 25 on mental health, housing, addiction, money and sex and relationships
NSPCC
Advice and support for young people and parents on a range of safeguarding and welfare topics
UK SAFER INTERNET CENTRE
Advice on staying safe online.
CITIZENS ADVICE
Advice for all four nations on benefits, work, housing, family and consumer issues.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
ACAS
Advice for employers and employees on workplace rights, rules and best practice.
GOV.UK
Advice if you are concerned about yourself or someone else who is being radicalised.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-help-if-youre-worried-about-someone-being-radicalised#about-prevent