--- title: "Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity" description: "At Birkenhead Sixth Form College we take our responsibility for promoting Equality and Diversity issues seriously. We recognises that members of staff and learners have an important role to play in safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and preventing their abuse." url: "https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/college-information/Safeguarding-Equality-Diversity" school: "Birkenhead Sixth Form College" --- [![Birkenhead Sixth Form College](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/logo/BSFC_FC_RGB(1).png)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/) - [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/birkenheadsixthformcollege) - [X](http://www.twitter.com/BSFC) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs0mV-sqmiu8V_19dpFY3Zw) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bsfc_/) - [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@bsfc_college) [Apply Now](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/application-form) ![OFSTED](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/theme/birkenhead/img/ofsted_new.png) # Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity #### **Safeguarding Students** Birkenhead Sixth Form College recognises that members of staff and learners have an important role to play in safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and preventing their abuse. We have a comprehensive Safeguarding Policy and Procedure to ensure the welfare of the child and vulnerable adults is always placed at the centre of our activities. ### Safeguarding Policies Safeguarding Policy 1.34 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/files/documents/BSFC_Safeguarding_Policy_-_Approved_LGB_Sept26.docx) ### Safeguarding Team ![Jo Wood](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/150x150c/people/1(1).JPG)#### Jo Wood ##### Designated Safeguarding Lead ###### 0151 652 5575 [ jw@bsfc.ac.uk ](mailto:jw@bsfc.ac.uk) ![Kirsty Lowe](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/150x150c/people/Lowe,_Kirsty(4).jpg)#### Kirsty Lowe ##### Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead & Senior Mental Health Lead ![Jane Cotterill](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/150x150c/people/Jane_C_Profile(1).jpg)#### Jane Cotterill ##### Safeguarding Administrator ![Lyndsey Weekes](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/150x150c/people/Lyndsey_Weekes.jpg)#### Lyndsey Weekes ##### Safeguarding Governor [ wek@birkenheadparkschool.com ](mailto:wek@birkenheadparkschool.com) **Equality & Diversity** At Birkenhead Sixth Form College, we take our responsibility for promoting Equality and Diversity issues extremely seriously. The following key documents relate to this area: ### Equality & Diversity Policies Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy 537 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/files/documents/Equality_Diversity_and_Inclusion_approved_by_LGB_Mar_2025.pdf) Accessibility Plan 23 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/files/documents/Accessibility_Plan_approved_by_MK_Oct23.docx) Public Sector Equality Duty Report 460 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/files/documents/BSFC_Equality_Information_Duty_report_approved_by_LGB_June26(1).pdf) If you have any questions regarding Equality & Diversity at Birkenhead Sixth Form College, please contact Jo Wood, Assistant Principal, on 0151 652 5575 or [email.](mailto:jw@bsfc.ac.uk) - [Term Dates](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/term-dates) - [College Events](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/events) - [Privacy](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/privacy) - [Exam Certificate Collection](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/certificates) - [College Policies](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/college-information/policies) - 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