❗️ Action Counters Terrorism ❗️
Update week commencing 19th July 2021
Are you worried that someone you care about is at risk of radicalisation, but not sure what to do?
#ActEarly and find out what support is available at www.actearly.uk
NSPCC Reporting Abuse in Education
Update week commencing 12th July 2021
If you are facing unwanted sexual behaviour whilst in education, please report this to a member of ATTFE College or contact NSPCC who are available to listen.
You can call them on 0800 136 663 for free and you can remain anonymous.
Protecting children from harmful sexual behaviour | NSPCC Learning
Women’s Aid – Keeping Safe Digitally
Update week commencing 5th July 2021
Women’s Aid have provided this useful advice on staying safe online. For more information visit: Online and digital abuse – Womens Aid
‘Many relationships that begin romantically can quickly become controlling, with partners reading emails, checking texts and locations of social media posts. This can be just the beginning, with a third of survivors who responded to a Women’s Aid survey on online abuse telling us that their partner or ex-partner had used spyware or GPS locators to track them down.’
The Sun and Skin Cancer – Teenage Cancer Trust
Update week commencing 28th June 2021
As we enter the summer months, it is vital that you take care of your skin and practice sun-safety. Take a look at this information below provided by Teenage Cancer Trust on statistics around Skin Cancer, spotting the signs and taking preventative measures.
Mencap – Learning Disability Online Safety
Update week commencing 21st June 2021
Mencap have a page of information with links to visual guides to staying safe, specifically designed for people with learning disabilities or additional needs, such as the one shared below on Cyberbullying.
Risk of Forced Marriage – Advice
Update week commencing 14th June 2021
We would like to draw attention to this news article around some advice for anyone who may be at risk of forced marriage: Pupils at risk of forced marriage told to put spoons in underwear to set off detectors | UK News | Sky News
As the article explains, Karma Nirvana, a human rights charity which runs a telephone helpline for victims of forced marriages and honour-based abuse worked with a school. ‘Students were given spoons in educational sessions at the school, and were told to conceal the cutlery if they feared they were being taken overseas to be married.
The spoons would trigger airport metal detectors meaning the child would be taken to one side to be searched away from their parent or guardian.
This would allow the youngster to tell airport staff that they were being forced into a marriage.’
ATTFE Safeguarding Reminder
Update week commencing 7th June 2021
Safeguarding continues to be a priority for ATTFE, please always feel you can alert your tutor or a member of staff to any safeguarding concerns that you may have. Likewise, if you are feeling low or suffering with any mental ill health. Please do not suffer in silence. ATTFE College has a vast amount of experience to support anyone who is feeling low, depressed, or suicidal. We care greatly about the well-being of our learners are always here to help if you are upset. If you are concerned ‘out of hours’ then click the ‘I want to talk button’. If you complete the form on the website linked to this, someone will be in touch as soon as possible to link in and help you.
Please also see available crisis contact numbers: Safeguarding Information
Step Up, Speak Up!
Update week commencing 31st May 2021
‘As part of the Step Up, Speak Up! campaign to raise awareness around online sexual harassment, Project deSHAME has produced films for young people aged 13-17 to help identify, define and understand what online sexual harassment is.
These films set out to encourage the viewer to recognise that online sexual harassment is not acceptable and to take positive action if they see this happening.’ – Childnet International
Coercive Control – Where is the line?
Update week commencing 24th May 2021
Below is a YouTube video on Coercive Control, created by Ards and North Down PCSP, North Down and Ards Women’s Aid, South Eastern Sexual and Domestic Violence Partnership and Neep Pictures.
If you need support from the Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline you can call 0808 802 1414
or email help@dsahelpline.org. For more information visit: DSA Helpline – DSA Helpline
What is online sexual harassment?
Update week commencing 10th May 2021
Below is a YouTube video on Sexual Harassment from Childnet International, which explains that online sexual harassment is not acceptable and positive steps you can take if you see this happening.
Inappropriate sexual behaviour or language
Update week commencing 3rd May 2021
At ATTFE we are committed to ensuring that learners and staff do not experience inappropriate sexual behaviour or language, and we are continuously working upon this to ensure that everyone in ATTFE has a common understanding and agreement about acceptable conduct, language and expressed attitudes.
A dedicated NSPCC helpline is now available to support anyone who has experienced sexual abuse in educational settings or has concerns about someone or the issues raised. The dedicated NSPCC helpline number is 0800 136 663 and more information is available at: Dedicated helpline for victims of abuse in schools NSPCC.
I Want to Talk Button
Update week commencing 26th April 2021
We have introduced a new learner safeguarding and welfare facility called ‘I Want to Talk‘. This is a mechanism on our website that enables you to make online contact with us if you have any issues or concerns that you would like to raise/discuss further. If you select the ‘Learner Life’ tab, and drop down to ‘I Want to Talk’, by entering your email address (because we need to know who to get back to), a simple text box comes up that you can then type your message into. It is entirely confidential – no-one else can see it or would know about it other than us as the recipient. There is also a link to other advice and guidance contacts as appropriate, found here: Safeguarding Information.
Consent – it’s as simple as tea!
Update week commencing 19th April 2021
Below is a YouTube video on sexual consent, told through comparison of making someone a cup of tea.
Right-wing Extremism
Update week commencing 29th March 2021
Extreme right-wing organisations have deliberately used lockdown as a time to target and exploit people online, especially younger adults and teenagers, because everyone has been more isolated and spending more time online. This has been very much the case across north Nottinghamshire. Such involvement rarely ends well for the people who are recruited, usually leading to exploitation, violence and criminal convictions, even for younger people because it is viewed so seriously. However, there is a national programme (called CHANNEL) which is aimed at helping people (not criminalising them) if they are getting drawn into extremism. It means that they get advice and guidance and don’t have any kind of criminal record or conviction, so it’s obviously much better all round. Please let us know if you have concerns for any fellow students (or for yourself) who you think may be at risk of being drawn into extremism or who seem to have been radicalised. It may be that we can help before their journey into darkness goes too far.
You can see below a recent newspaper article on this issue in the national press.
iREPORTit App – Report suspected terrorist activity
Update week commencing 22nd March 2021
See below a link to a new app – iREPORTit – which has been designed to help the public report suspected terrorist activity or concerns – available to download from the usual sources, please do so, it is designed for public use so people can immediately and easily report their concerns.
Online Safety Definitions
Update week commencing 15th March 2021
Below are some definitions of aspects of online safety you should be aware of as an Internet Citizen, provided by Be Internet Citizens.
Citizens Advice New Number
Update week commencing 8th March 2021
Please note that Ashfield Citizens Advice now have a new contact number.
They provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives in Ashfield.
Online Safety and Disinformation – From Educate Against Hate
Update week commencing 1st March 2021
Please see information written by ‘Educate Against Hate’ on disinformation. For more information see the full blog post.
Disinformation is the deliberate creation and dissemination of false information that is intended to deceive and mislead, either for the purposes of causing harm, or for political, personal or financial gain. It can lead to health scares, false accusations and potentially damaging hoax stories. Recently, there has been various kinds of false information about coronavirus and the vaccines designed to tackle it.
It’s not always easy to spot disinformation. To limit the spread of false information, students should use the SHARE checklist before sharing news online.
Protect and Prepare – How to deal with the threat from terrorism?
Update week commencing 22nd February 2021
For more information on visit: https://www.counterterrorism.police.uk/
Safer Internet Day – Top Tips for #AnInternetWeTrust
Update week commencing 8th February 2021
On Tuesday 9th February 2021 It’s #SaferInternetDay , where organisations across the UK work together to make #AnInternetWeTrust
The theme this year is “Together for a better internet”, what can you do to help keep yourself and others safe online?
Find out more information at www.saferinternetday.org.uk 
Shout – Text 85258
Update week commencing 1st February 2021
Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Since launching publicly in May 2019 Shout have had more than 500,000 conversations with people who are anxious, stressed, depressed, suicidal or overwhelmed and who need immediate support. As a digital service, Shout 85258 has become increasingly critical since Covid-19, being one of the few mental health support services able to operate as normal at this time.
Radicalisation PowerPoint – Learner Made
Update week commencing 18th January 2021
Please see this excellent PowerPoint about Radicalisation and Extremism made by our learner Stephen Mountjoy. These issues are so important to understand in current times, with turbulent national and international political events, and domestic issues like Covid-19 and Brexit. Events like these increase the risk of extremism significantly. Please have a look through, and many thanks to you Stephen!
Safer Schools App – Reminder to Download!
Update week commencing 11th January 2021
Prevent – 7 Minute Briefing
Update week commencing 4th January 2021
Youtube Safety Card from Safer Schools
Update week commencing 21st December 2020
Facebook Messenger Safety Card from Safer Schools
Update week commencing 14th December 2020
Instagram Safety Card from Safer Schools
Update week commencing 7th December 2020
Snapchat Safety Card from Safer Schools
Update week commencing 30th November 2020
Streaming – Staying Safe Online
Update week commencing 23rd November 2020
Staying Safe Online – Sharing Images Online
Update week commencing 16th November 2020
Staying Safe Online
Update week commencing 9th November 2020
Mental Health Over Lockdown
Update week commencing 2nd November 2020
Report Harmful Content
Update week commencing 19th October 2020
Report Harmful Content is provided by UK Safer Internet Centre and operated by SWGfL.
Why can we help?
We have our experience of running two successful helplines, the Professionals Online Safety Helpline and The Revenge Porn Helpline. This experience has given us the unique set of skills, insights and relationships with industry to provide specialist support.
We studied the community guidelines of several different platforms to determine which types of content are likely to violate terms. We have worked hard to create a safe and effective platform to report harmful content.
There are some types of content for which Report Harmful Content cannot offer support. This is because there are dedicated, specialist services that exist already – for example, Action Counters Terrorism. Read the Advice section of our website for more information on these harms and to find simple and clear instructions on what you should do to find the best support.
E-Safety – Strong Passwords
Update week commencing 12th October 2020
E-Safety
Update week commencing 5th October 2020
Covid symptoms
Update week commencing 28th September 2020
Visit the BBC website for full details: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51048366
What are the symptoms?
- New and continuous cough – coughing a lot for more than an hour, or having three or more coughing episodes in 24 hours
- Fever – a temperature above 37.8C
- Change in smell or taste – either you cannot taste or smell anything, or these senses are different to normal.
Public Health England says about 85% of people with Covid will have at least one.
Self-Isolation Legal Duty
Update week commencing 28th September 2020
New legal duty to self-isolate comes into force today
From today, people in England will be required by law to self-isolate if they test positive or are contacted by NHS Test and Trace. This law has been introduced to ensure compliance with self-isolation rules and to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Fines will also be introduced from today for those breaching self-isolation rules, starting at £1,000, in line with the existing penalty for breaking quarantine after international travel. This could increase to up to £10,000 for repeat offences and the most serious breaches, including for those preventing others from self-isolating.
Employers who force or allow staff to come to work who they know should be self-isolating will also be liable for fines of up to £10,000.
Learner Safeguarding Information
Update week commencing 21st September 2020
