Safeguarding at WGU
The University of Wrexham Glyndwr university safeguarding responsibilities relate to:
- Current students
- Prospective students
- Vulnerable adults registered as or prospective students
- Children and vulnerable adults
- Children resident in University accommodation
- Staff in the course of their duties
- External organisations/individuals where we engage (in branded activities)
The Wrexham Glyndwr University Safeguarding Policy:
- Reflects the current legislative context and takes account of relevant guidance and good practice relating to the education sector
- Provides protection for children, young people and vulnerable adults who come into contact
- Provides staff, students and volunteers with guidance on procedures that must be adopted: (a) to ensure safeguarding in relation to children and vulnerable adults, (b) in the event that they suspect a child or vulnerable adult may be experiencing, or be at risk of, harm.
A child is a person under the age of 18.
A vulnerable adult is a person aged 18 years or over who 'is or may be in need of community care services by reason of mental or other disability, age or illness; and is or may be unable to take care of or unable to protect him/herself against significant harm or exploitation'.
A student at risk of harm is one who is at risk of harm or exploitation relating to their physical, mental, psychological wellbeing or potential for being drawn into criminality/terrorism.
Read our Safeguarding Policy and Procedure.
