Student Welfare at IFG London (SCSI)

Single Comprehensive Source of Information (SCSI)

IFG is committed to providing a safe and respectful environment for all our students and staff. It is therefore important to us that everyone at IFG is aware of our robust policies, procedures, information and advice relating to harassment, sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour as well as mental health, well-being, safeguarding, suicide prevention and the UK government prevent programme.

Our Student Welfare page acts as a Single Comprehensive Source of Information (SCSI) and in line with Office for Students (OfS) condition E6, all the relevant information, contacts and guidance you require is available in one place that is easily accessible.

IFG staff in the UK are also required to complete online training related to harassment, sexual misconduct & inappropriate behaviour, safeguarding and prevent. As part of their induction students at IFG London are also required to complete online training in harassment & sexual misconduct as well as consent and bystander intervention so that they are aware how to react if an incident occurs.

This page is updated and reviewed annually and is the responsibility of our Marketing and Partnerships Director – email s.green@intfoundationgroup.co.uk

IFG Student Welfare Policies and Procedures

IFG Student Welfare Support Services

Please remember that for all welfare issues you can speak to our Designated Safeguarding Lead& Prevent Lead or their deputy.

All IFG students also have access to Peer Support Programmes offered by Togetherall, who will be introduced during to students during their induction – details can be found on the IFG website – Togetherall – 24/7 Peer Support for IFG Students or via their website – https://togetherall.com

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and PREVENT Lead	Michael Addison, (Academic Director)	Email: m.addison@intfoundationgroup.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 3633 0510 / +44 (0)7814 993368
Deputy DSL	Siavash Mahvash (Director of Studies)	Email: s.mahvash@intfoundationgroup.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 3633 0510
Togetherall	Togetherall 27 Old Gloucester StLondon, WC1N 3AX	Contact is Anonymous, via their website –https://togetherall.com

Local Welfare Support Services

Emergency Services	Police, Ambulance, Fire	Call 999
The nearest doctor’s surgery (Private GP)	London Doctors Clinic 10-11 Bulstrode Place London W1U 2HX	Email: enquiries@londondoctorsclinic.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 3993 0813
Alternative doctor’s surgery (Private GP)	London Doctors Clinic Oxford Street 6 Newburgh Street, Carnaby, London, W1F 7RQ	Email: enquiries@londondoctorsclinic.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 3733 5411
Nearest Accident & Emergency Hospital	University College Hospital 235 Euston Road London NW1 2BU	Please go directly to the hospital or call 999 and ask for an ambulance
Local Safeguarding Authority	Westminster City Council (Safeguarding)	Adult Safeguarding T: 020 7641 2176 Email: adultsocialcare@westminster.gov.uk Under 18s Tel: 020 7641 4000 Email:accesstochildrensservices@westminster.gov.uk In emergencies, call the police or dial 999
Police (non-emergency)	Charing Cross Police Station (Metropolitan Police) Agar Street, London WC2N 4JP	Tel: 020 7230 1212 (24 hours) Or call 101 which will connect you to the nearest local police station
Local Prevent Team	Westminster Prevent Team 64 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6QP	Email: prevent@westminster.gov.uk Tel: 0781 705 4699 or 0779 098 0223 Alternative contact: Police Anti-terrorist Hotline (0800 789 321) MI5 (Security Services) (020 7930 9000)

How to Report Sexual Misconduct, Harassment & other Welfare Issues to IFG

If you, or someone you know have been affected by harassment and/or sexual misconduct, or you have witnessed this happening to someone else, you can report it by downloading our Disclosure Report Form below. Once completed please return to our Academic Director & Designated Safeguarding Lead – Michael Addison (m.addison@intfoundationgroup.co.uk)- all information is handled sensitively and in line with our GDPR policy.

Download Disclosure Report Form

Remember: If you or someone else are in immediate danger or need urgent personal support, call the emergency services on 999, who will connect you to the Police, Ambulance Service and Fire Service.

National Welfare Support Services

The following national services are also here to help and support you in a crisis or if you need advice.

Support for Harassment & Sexual Misconduct

Rape Crisis England & Wales – Support for anyone affected by sexual violence (0808 500 2222)
The Survivors Trust– National helpline for survivors (0808 801 0818)
Women’s Aid – working to keep women and children safe (Email: info@womensaid.org.uk )

Mental Health & Emotional Support

Mind – Mental health support and information (0300 123 3393)
Samaritans – 24/7 emotional support (Call 116 123)
YoungMinds– Mental health resources for young people and parents (Text YM to 85258)
Papyrus – Suicide prevention (HOPELINE247: 0800 068 4141)

General Welfare support

Every Mind Matters – NHS – advice for managing mental wellbeing (111 Online)
Crisis – homeless charity (check the website for your local support centre
Childline – Childline is here to help anyone under 19 (call 0800 1111)