Student Safeguarding Support

All staff and students at University College Birmingham have a duty to safeguard and report any concerns they have in a timely manner

If you have a safeguarding concern regarding anyone at UCB or believe someone to be at immediate risk of harm, please contact the safeguarding team at safeguarding@ucb.ac.uk or on the telephone numbers below.

View Safeguarding Policy Emergency Contacts and Support Service Directory

Pastoral support

Pastoral Support Officers support our FE students by working with teams across UCB to support students learning. They can offer 1:1 mentoring support, giving students practical strategies to help manage difficult situations. They also deliver group sessions to support progression and personal growth.

The teams also organise and oversee a range of enrichment activities designed to support students' personal development. To access the teams services, students need to be referred by their academic teams/a member of staff.

Meet our Safeguarding team

Haroon Bashir

Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (Temporary Designated Safeguarding Lead)

0121 269 4835

Jacqueline Duggan

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

0121 232 4314
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Deborah Scattergood

Pastoral Support Officer
Further Education

0121 232 4126
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Masuma Sultana

Pastoral Support Officer
Further Education

0121 232 4415
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Safeguarding and Harassment Advisors

To provide a safe and secure environment across all UCB campuses we have a range of staff trained as Safeguarding and Harassment advisors. Please do not hesitate to contact one of the staff below should you need any support, advice or guidance on matters relating to Safeguarding or Harassment.

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Health and wellbeing

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We are committed to providing an inclusive learning environment, and our DNS team is here to advise you and provide assistance throughout your studies.

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Student Engagement Team

As a hub of student support, the student engagement team uses its platforms as a way of bringing the community at University College Birmingham together.