Where can I signpost learners who may need additional support?

In addition to support from NLTG Tutors and our Safeguarding Team, your Apprentice / Learner has access to a key number of sites that they may find useful depending on the situation. Below is an example of the landing page they can access via the NLTG Learning Hub. To support your understanding of the various sites, we have also provided the same links below, which you may wish to review / go through with your apprentice / learner in order to signpost them appropriately and to provide suitable support, as soon as possible.

 

 

The specific sites offering help and support are listed below.  Please click on the relevant images to access the site.

	This website is specifically dedicated to educating learners about being safe online and what to do if something goes wrong.
	This site provides Apprentices / Learners with a greater understanding of what is, and what is not, a healthy relationship.
	WHYSUP is a local organisation within the Lancashire / Manchester area providing real life experience and guidance for Apprentices / Learners on an array of issues.
	This site specifically focuses on the prevention of suicide.
	This is the Government’s dedicated Prevent website, providing education resources, information and links to provide an understand of the Prevent Duty and how to comply with it.
	The Hub of Hope is a really useful website for an Apprentice / Learner to find the most local support in their area, by entering their postcode and stating what type of help they are seeking.
	ACAS is the Government organisation for both employers and Apprentices / Learners if they are looking for employment advice which is free, impartial and accessible via email or phone.
	The Mix is a dedicated support site for Apprentices / Learners under the age of 25, offering a variety of contact methods which may be more preferable to learners, ie texting and online chats (including other typical methods such as support via phone).
	This organisation specifically focuses on an array of Mental Health conditions.
	Similar to Papyrus, this site offers a wider array of support in a number of areas.
	This Government site focuses more on education for a number of audiences, signposting to Government approved support services and content, along with other general advice.

 

The following reporting tools / sites are also available to our Apprentices and Learners.

	In addition to reaching out to an NLTG Tutor in cases of a safeguarding concern, your Apprentice / Learner can also report a concern via our Learning Hub by clicking on the tile shown opposite and completing a report form.  One of our Safeguarding Team will respond to the report within 24 – 48 hours. (Please note, this facility can only be accessed via the NLTG Learning Hub itself).
	This link in the NLTG Learning Hub provides a reporting mechanism for learners to raise Prevent concerns to NLTG’s Safeguarding Team. (Please note, this facility can only be accessed via the NLTG Learning Hub itself).
	This site is dedicated to the reporting of online sexual abuse.  Please click on the image opposite to access this site.
	This site is an extension of the one above and provides more reporting methods, support relating to unwanted content, along with other general advice. Please click on the image opposite to access this site.
	NLTG Apprentices / Learners study a number of topics on a frequent basis, all available via the NLTG Learning Hub. These are accessible within the ‘SEW’ (Safe, Equal & Well) tile on the Hub, which also provides access to historical topics, ie Gambling, Equality & Diversity, Sex and Sexual Orientation. (Please note, this facility can only be accessed via the NLTG Learning Hub itself).