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Safeguarding Overview. Itchen College 2014. Current ‘safeguarded’ students. Safeguarding Figures 2012-13 (referrals). Services Delivered in-house. Two qualified counsellors Chaplaincy – Rev Duncan Jennings (staff and student support) Mentoring plus safeguarding mentoring Advocacy
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Safeguarding Overview Itchen College 2014
Services Delivered in-house • Two qualified counsellors • Chaplaincy – Rev Duncan Jennings (staff and student support) • Mentoring plus safeguarding mentoring • Advocacy • Specialist counselling including: • Rape Crisis • CAMHS (Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services • EIP (Early Intervention Psychosis) • SYSDA (Southampton Youth Support Domestic Abuse) • DASH/No Limit Clinics (Drugs/Alcohol/Housing) • Sexual Health Nurse • Police – Beat Surgeries • Mental Health Nurse • Bereavement Support
Pilot Mental Health Nurse Project 2012 • An agreement was reached to undertake a pilot for eight weeks for three hours each week in which to see young people. This ran from February to April 2012. • To identify students who might not meet the referral threshold for CAMHS but might need support beyond what the college is able to provide. • Referral by either counsellors or Child Protection Liaison Officers • Funded by Healthy FE.
Aims and Objectives • The pilot aimed to offer assessment of the presenting difficulties to identify if : • the student might be further supported in college. • required signposting to another service. • required referral to a CAMHS service in their area of residence. • to allow early intervention.
Young People Seen The average age of the young people seen is 16.8yrs of age. Of the 19 referred, 15 have been seen at least once.
Benefits • Early intervention for students with more complex difficulties • Male engagement and referral – much higher level • Clinical assessment done early and medical report submitted to CAMHS – speeds up process • Support for college staff in helping support students • Clearly defined protocols for working including safeguarding • Positive student feedback and parental support.
Year 2013-14 • Extend mental health nurse project from October to May – 3 hrs per week • Chaplaincy support offered to staff as well as students • Anxiety Workshop Training for interested staff • Exam stress and anxiety workshops for students • Specialist training for safeguarding mentors and staff • Continue to review and plan for future demand. Resourcing of finances available as Healthy FE funds have diminished.