If you have experienced or are experiencing domestic violence or relationship abuse, support is available, whenever you are ready to access it.
Think
- Are you in immediate danger? If you are in immediate danger or seriously injured, you can contact the emergency services on 999 (or 112 from a mobile phone).
- Find a safe space. If an incident has just happened try and find somewhere you feel safe.
- What is domestic violence or relationship abuse? It might be useful to think about what is meant by domestic violence and relationship abuse and how these behaviours are described.
Report
- Report + Support. Students and staff can report an incident using the School’s Report + Support system. You can choose to do this anonymously or you can report with contact details for advice and practical support. If you choose to report with contact details, a School member of staff will be able to talk through the options and support available to you, in confidence.
- School Procedure. If you choose to make a formal report to the School about a student or member of staff there are procedures which set out the steps you'll need to follow. The procedures will vary depending on whether the person you are reporting is a student or a member of staff, but the appropriate team will be able to advise.
School support
For Students
- Take care of yourself. It’s important that you take care of yourself. If you’ve heard something distressing or if something is troubling you, the School's Counselling Service offers confidential help.
- All students can access confidential support and advice from Student Services.
Safeguarding
What is safeguarding?
- Safeguarding is defined as protecting someone’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect.
- It is also about preventing and responding to concerns of abuse, harm or neglect.
For Staff
HR - If you are a member of staff your HR Business Partner will be able to identify the support that’s available for you.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a confidential employee service providing support for a wide range of personal and professional challenges that may be affecting your work life, health and general wellbeing. The EAP can connect you with qualified professionals for counselling and other support services.
Trade Unions - There are two trade unions that represent staff, GMB and UNITE. Staff who are members can contact them for support and advice.
City of London Corporation Occupational Health offers short term psychological support for staff including confidential counselling. Occupational Health can provide advice and direct staff to appropriate services. Email: TC-Occup.Health@cityoflondon.gov.uk.
Dignity at Work Advisers are trained to provide advice and support to those who feel that they have been subjected to bullying or harassment.
Mental Health First Aiders can give you initial support and signpost you to appropriate help if required.
As employees of the City of London Corporation, Guildhall School staff can join a number of staff network groups. They are a fantastic way to network with people, build contacts, share experiences, arrange events and socialise.
The Spotting the Signs Guide Toolkit provides further information on supporting employees affected by domestic abuse.
HR - If you are a member of staff your HR Business Partner will be able to identify the support that’s available for you.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a confidential employee service providing support for a wide range of personal and professional challenges that may be affecting your work life, health and general wellbeing. The EAP can connect you with qualified professionals for counselling and other support services.
Trade Unions - There are two trade unions that represent staff, GMB and UNITE. Staff who are members can contact them for support and advice.
City of London Corporation Occupational Health offers short term psychological support for staff including confidential counselling. Occupational Health can provide advice and direct staff to appropriate services. Email: TC-Occup.Health@cityoflondon.gov.uk.
Dignity at Work Advisers are trained to provide advice and support to those who feel that they have been subjected to bullying or harassment.
Mental Health First Aiders can give you initial support and signpost you to appropriate help if required.
As employees of the City of London Corporation, Guildhall School staff can join a number of staff network groups. They are a fantastic way to network with people, build contacts, share experiences, arrange events and socialise.
The Spotting the Signs Guide Toolkit provides further information on supporting employees affected by domestic abuse.