Whilst the University owes a duty of care to all its students, it also has a particular responsibility to safeguard vulnerable groups including the welfare of children (any individual under the age of eighteen) and vulnerable adults.
This responsibility applies whether the individual is a student of the University or is otherwise under the care or supervision of University staff.
- University students under the age of eighteen
- Attending crèches
- Attending summer schools
- Using sports facilities
- Work experience placements or temporary employees
- Brought on site by parents during school holidays
- Living in halls over the holiday period (e.g. as part of school party)
- Attending open days as potential student applicants
- Attending interviews for admission to the University
- As subjects of academic research
- As visitors for any other reason
Children and vulnerable adults may be accompanied by a responsible adult, e.g. a teacher or parent, but in other circumstances they may be unaccompanied.
Ulster's Policy for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults mainly focuses on the University’s care in relation to children, but where appropriate, the Policy will also apply to vulnerable adults, as defined under The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 (as amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012).
Report a concern
To report a concern, please complete our Safeguarding Incident Form.
External Contacts
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Adult Safeguarding Contacts
Adult Safeguarding Team Trust Telephone Number Belfast Trust 028 9504 1744 Northern Trust 028 9441 3659 South Eastern Trust 028 9250 1227 Southern Trust 028 3756 4423 Western Trust 028 7161 1366 Regional Emergency Social Work Service
5pm to 9am weekdays or 24 hours at weekends and bank holidays.
PSNI
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Children and Young People Safeguarding Contacts
Gateway Team Trust Telephone Number Belfast Trust 028 9050 7000 Northern Trust 0300 1234 333 South Eastern Trust 0300 1000 300 Southern Trust 0800 7837 745 Western Trust 028 7131 4090 Regional Emergency Social Work Service
5pm to 9am weekdays or 24 hours at weekends and bank holidays.
PSNI
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NSPCC
NSPCC helpline 0808 800 5000 or email: help@nspcc.org.uk