Halesowen College is celebrating after successfully retaining the Leaders in Safeguarding Gold Award, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding. The accolade follows a rigorous assessment by the Leaders in Safeguarding scrutiny and validation panel, which praised the College’s strong safeguarding culture.

The latest report commended Halesowen College for its dedication, stating, “The college successfully maintains a clear and transparent culture that fosters highly effective safeguarding and promotes the welfare of learners and staff.”

Jennifer Morrison, Head of Safeguarding at Halesowen College, expressed her pride in the achievement, saying, “This accolade is a testament to our unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding in education and validates the steps we take to keep others as safe as possible.

“We are proud to work with Leaders in Safeguarding to ensure that our practices remain exemplary and that we provide a safe environment for all.

“Thank you to our dedicated team for their hard work and commitment to safeguarding excellence. Together, we will continue to uphold the highest standards and make a positive impact in our community.”

Leaders in Safeguarding provides quality assurance, specialist support, training, and expert scrutiny of safeguarding arrangements in education, health, social care, and leisure settings. Their rigorous evaluation process ensures that organisations not only meet but exceed essential safeguarding standards.

By retaining the Gold Award, Halesowen College reinforces its position as a leader in safeguarding excellence. This recognition underscores the College’s ongoing dedication to providing a safe and supportive environment for all students and staff.