South

Call us now: 08000 380 123

  • About
  • Events
  • News
  • Store
  • Applicant Login
  • Careers
  • Search
South
  • Courses
    • 16-18
    • Apprenticeships
    • Adult Learning
    • High School
    • Sixth Form
    • University Centre
    • Subject Areas
  • Student Life
    • Facilities
    • Careers and Employability Centre
    • Sustainability
    • Financial Support
    • Travel Support
    • Gym Membership
  • Employers
    • Employ an Apprentice
    • Apprenticeship Funding
    • South Devon Business Partners
    • Employer Resources
    • Commercial Services
    • Corporate Wellbeing Programme
    • Meet the Team
  • Help and Advice
    • Support for you
    • Course listing
    • How to Apply
    • About us
    • Parents and Carers
    • Financial Support
    • Reporting Absence
    • Term Dates and Calendars
    • Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
    • Contact us
  • How to apply
Call us
  • How to apply
Search
  • Speak Up – report bullying, abuse, harm or hate

Home » Student Life » Speak Up – report bullying, abuse, harm or hate

Find out more about the steps you can take to bring incidents of misconduct that have taken place in the College community to our attention.

South Devon College and University Centre South Devon are proud to be a safe, welcoming and inclusive community – our staff, students and anyone interacting with us should feel comfortable being who they are.

Speak up logo

Report bullying, abuse, harm, or hate

We believe that bullying, harassment and discrimination are never okay. Any allegations of this nature (which includes sexual violence, harassment, abuse or hate) are taken incredibly seriously.

By reporting an incident, you are helping us to maintain our friendly and safe college culture, where everyone can study, work and live free from any form of harassment.

How can I receive immediate support?

If an incident has just taken place and you are not in a safe place, feel at risk, or have any injuries that require urgent attention, call the emergency services on 999.

During your time at South Devon College or University Centre South Devon, you can report an incident to any member of staff and they will help you to access the services you need for support.

You can also contact our Positive Intervention team directly on 01803 540321 or drop in to see the team in 3.131 on the main college campus.

If you have experienced sexual violence or misconduct, please see our ‘Safeguarding Policy’ for if you are aged 17 or under and our ‘Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy’ if you are 18 years or older.

If you have recently experienced a sexual assault, please consider contacting your GP, or your local Sexual Assault Referral Centre for advice on pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections and other support – even if you do not want to go to the police or make a report to the College you can speak to these services confidentially.

Find a Sexual Assault Referral Centre

How can I report an incident?

Use our Speak Up reporting tool to report any of the following types of incidents that have taken place on or off campus (including placement providers):

  • bullying or harassment
  • hate incidents
  • relationship or domestic abuse
  • sexual assault
  • sexual harassment
  • violence or harm

Bullying or harassment

Often identified as intimidating, malicious, offensive or intimidating behaviour by one or more individuals. It may involve words, physical actions or general conduct. It can also include abuse or misuse of power.


Hate incidents

The term ‘hate incident’ can be used to describe a range of criminal behaviours where the alleged perpetrator is motivated by hostility or demonstrates hostility towards the alleged victim’s disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or transgender status.


Relationship or domestic abuse

An incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and violent behaviour, including sexual violence by a partner, ex-partner, family member or carer. It can include coercive control, psychological or emotional abuse, physical or sexual abuse, financial or economic abuse, harassment and stalking and online or digital abuse.


Sexual assault

A person commits sexual assault if they intentionally touch another person, the touching is sexual and the person does not consent. It involves all unwanted physical contact of a sexual nature and ranges from pinching, embracing, groping and kissing, to rape and serious sexual assault.


Sexual harassment

When someone behaves in a way that makes you feel distressed, intimidated or offended and the behaviour is of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment can include; sexual comments or jokes, physical behaviour, including unwelcome sexual advances and touching.


Violence or harm

Violence is an act of physical force that causes or is intended to cause harm (where someone’s physical or mental health is impaired).

Who can use the reporting tool?

This reporting tool is for:

  • staff
  • students
  • volunteers and those on work experience
  • College contractors
  • anyone else outside of the College who interacts with our staff and students

The tool also provides you with an opportunity to report an incident on behalf of someone else. Sometimes it isn’t safe to assume that the person affected will choose to report the incident, so please use the reporting tool if you notice anything that you feel should be brought to our attention.

Will I be identifiable if I choose to report?

You can report incidents anonymously or choose to provide your contact details.

If you are reporting on behalf of someone else, you will not have the opportunity to leave contact details for the person affected by the incident.

What happens after I report an incident?

Reporting anonymously

If you choose to report anonymously, we will not be able to take further action with your case specifically, but this information will help us to identify any trends for our proactive work in preventing bullying, harassment and discrimination.


Submitting your name and contact details

If you do not choose to report anonymously, and provide contact details when requested, you will be contacted within three working days (not including weekends and public holidays) so that we can start to look into your case further.

How will you use the information I provide?

Reporting anonymously

If you make an anonymous report, the College will use the information you submit as follows:

  • The information you provide in this report will remain confidential.
  • It is not possible to identify any individuals from the data collected in this form.
  • We use anonymous reports for monitoring and data purposes, which is used to monitor trends and to inform our proactive and preventative work in tackling harassment, bullying and discrimination.
  • The College uses the information you provide to help us to better understand what kind of incidents are taking place within our community.


Submitting your name and contact details

If you make a report and include your personal details, the College will use them as follows:

  • The information you provide in this report will remain confidential unless you are under 18 or a vulnerable adult and it is considered a Safeguarding concern 
  • If you are submitting a named report, you will be contacted, provided with support and signposted to specific support services.
  • We will not disclose any personal or identifiable information to others without your consent unless there is a legal requirement for us to do so or we believe that you, or someone else, is at serious or imminent risk of harm.

For further information on how the College handles your personal data please see the relevant privacy notice.

South Devon College Paignton building

If you want to report bullying, abuse, harm or hate. Please contact the Positive Intervention team so they can help you:

Report bullying, abuse, harm, or hate

In this section

  • Home
  • Subject Areas
  • Support for you
    • Adult Students (19+)
    • Care Experienced Young People
    • Careers Advice
      • Meet our Careers Guidance Team
    • Financial Support
    • Helpzone
    • How to apply
    • Learning Support
    • Levels and qualifications explained
    • Parents and Carers
    • Parking and Permits
    • Travel Support
  • About us
    • Awards and Successes
      • CSW Devon County Skills for Young People
    • Devon Colleges Group
    • Doing Business with South Devon College
    • Download our Prospectus
    • Equality and Diversity
      • Accessibility Statement
    • Elective Home Educated Scheme
    • Facilities
      • Hi Tech & Digital Centre
      • Catering and Retail Services
      • Creations Dog Grooming
      • Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
    • Getting Social
    • Governance
      • Governing Body Structure
      • Meet the Governors
      • Becoming a Governor
        • Governor Vacancy (Voluntary Role)
      • Board Development Strategy
      • Stakeholder Views
      • Annual Accounts
      • Register of Interests
    • Health and Safety
    • Careers and Employability Centre
    • Our Learning Culture
    • Policies and Downloads
    • Projects and Partnerships
      • International Student Exchange
      • Smart Skills
    • Safeguarding
    • Sustainability
    • Term Dates and Calendars
  • Adult Learning
    • Book your Free Adult Learning Advice and Guidance 1:1 Session
    • Festival of Learning for Adults
    • Free courses for adults
    • Health and Social Care Skills Accelerator Programme (HSSAP)
    • Multiply
    • Access to Higher Education
    • Support
    • What level should I be studying?
    • South Devon College Fitness Instructor Academy
    • Adult Personal Development Guide 
  • Apprenticeships
    • 10 reasons to employ an apprentice
    • Apprenticeship Job Vacancies across Devon
    • Apprenticeship Levy Information
    • Apprenticeship Standards and Trailblazer Groups
    • Become an Apprentice
    • Employ an Apprentice
    • Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
    • Parent Information
    • Testimonials and Case Studies
  • Campus Locations
  • College
    • T Levels For Students
    • Explore your education and training choices
    • After School Clubs
    • Application to Enrolment Journey
    • Choosing South Devon College
    • Head Start
    • Pro:Direct Academy Devon
    • SDConnect: Your College App
    • South Devon College Marine Academy
    • Sixth Form at South Devon College
      • Choosing your A Levels
    • Supported Learning Opportunities
  • Employers
    • Apprenticeship Funding
    • Corporate Wellbeing Programme
    • Employer Resources
    • Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP)
    • Meet the Team
    • Smart Skills Composites
    • South Devon Business Partners
    • T Levels For Employers
      • Digital Production, Design and Development
    • Traineeships
    • Training your Future Workforce
  • Contact us
  • Commercial Services
    • Printing Services
    • Commercial Lettings and Room Hire
  • High School
    • Careers Programme
    • Contact Us
    • Catering
    • Events
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • High School Curriculum
    • How to Apply to South Devon High School
    • Key dates for Academic Year
    • Leadership and Staff
    • Parent Feedback
    • Policies and Downloads
    • Pupil Premium
    • Reporting Absence at South Devon High School
    • Support for Pupils
    • SDHS Bursary and Transport 22/23 Applications are now open!
    • Uniform and Travel Passes
    • Why choose South Devon High School
  • Horizons Restaurant
  • Inspirations Salon
  • Careers
    • Current Vacancies
    • The Benefits of Working at South Devon College
  • Online and Distance Learning
  • Our Alumni
  • Reporting Absence
  • Student Life
    • Preparing For Your Course
    • Speak Up – report bullying, abuse, harm or hate
  • University
    • 5 Reasons to Study at UCSD
    • Consumer rights for UCSD students
    • Entry Requirements
    • Facilities
    • Funding and Fees
    • Graduation FAQs
    • How To Apply
    • Information for Students
    • Our Partnership with the University of Plymouth
    • Patient, Carer and Service Users Advisory Group
    • The Student Voice
    • University Accommodation
    • Your Qualification Explained
South Devon College
Call us today: 08000 380 123

We are the first choice for further education and training in Torbay, South Devon and the wider community.

Instagram logo on purple background

  • High School
  • 16-18
  • University
  • Apprenticeships
  • Adult Learning
  • Employers
  • Course Listing
  • Campus Life
  • Parents and Carers
  • Help and Advice
  • News
  • Events
  • Get in Touch
  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Online Store
  • Student Login
  • Staff Login
  • Governor Login
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility
  • Governance

© Copyright 2023 South Devon College.

Website by British Software Development and Wall To Wall Sunshine.

Matrix accredited logo QAA logo