Operation Encompass
Carlisle College takes part in Operation Encompass, which is a police and education early information safeguarding partnership enabling schools and colleges to offer immediate support to children and young people experiencing and / or witnessing domestic abuse.
The college’s Key Adult (Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead) will be notified by the police prior to the start of the next college day after an incident of domestic abuse that has been attended by the police. The information is supplied in confidence and enables the college to effectively provide support to the young person(s).
Care Experienced Students
Students who have been in care face a number of additional challenges, so we work in partnership with carers, social workers and other professionals to put a plan in place
that will give them the support they need. Each care-experienced student at the College is supported by a designated staff member and a Personal Education Plan (PEP).
Carlisle College is aware of and understands the challenges that care experienced students face. Although we may never know what happened in their life prior to college we work hard to make every student feel supported and part of a community.
We are a partner of the Care Leavers Covenant, which helps support students with their progression and next steps after college. Through this partnership, our progress Coaches organise activities and signpost opportunities in the local area. They also run workshops throughout the year for care experienced students, provide progression and support during exam time and organise events to help students meet other care experienced individuals.
Further information for Care Experienced students going to university can be found on the UCAS Care Experienced page.