Cost: £6 per day
Monday – Friday: 07:30 – 08:15
Costs range from £4 to £13 depending on the length of the session.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 15:30 – 17:30
Tuesdays: 16:00 – 17:30
Safeguarding Resource Hub
A hub of national safeguarding resources for children, young people and all adults supporting them www.safeguardingresourcehub.co.uk
Hub of Hope – local services directory
Directory of local support services
CAMHS – Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services
Crisis line 0151 293 3577
www.liverpoolcamhs.com/support/camhs-crisis-care-team
PAPYRUS – suicide prevention
0800 068 4141
Young Minds – 24/7 crisis support
Mental health crisis support
Text YM to 85258
KOOTH – over 14s on-line counselling
On-line counselling for 14-25 yr olds
Talk Liverpool – over 16s counselling
0151 228 2300
MindEd – information on mental health
YPAS – young people’s support service
0151 707 1025
Samaritans – 24/7 listening support
24/7 listening support
Tel: 116 123
Childline – 24/7 support and advice
0800 1111
Harmless – self harm support & advice
Information and support
Child Bereavement UK – bereavement support
01928 577164
www.childbereavementuk.org/cheshire
ADDvanced Solutions – ASC/ADHD/SEND support & info
Information & support for ASD/ASC/ADHD/SEND/Neurodevelopmental conditions
0151 486 1788
http://www.addvancedsolutions.co.uk
Switchboard – LGBT+ support & advice
Information and support
0300 330 0630
Addaction – drugs information and advice
0151 541 2856
REFUGE – domestic violence support and advice
Exam Stress Support
Kooth’s Guide to Coping with Exam Stress
Training courses for Parents and Carers
At Liverpool College we recognise that for many years, schools delivering any kind of LGBT+ awareness work, have been doing so as part of their PSHE or RSE programmes. Far too often, this has been the single one hour of education on this topic that the students receive. This kind of LGBTQ+ specific education is important, but what is equally important, is LGBTQ+ inclusive lessons, a sprinkling of LGBTQ+ people and lives through all curriculum areas. Please follow the link for some examples of lessons used across the key stages:
We understand that every pupil or student’s journey is unique, and we want to provide the help and support you needs as an LGBTQ+ student or someone questioning their identity. Our school is here to create a safe and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued.
You are not alone
Always remember that you’re not alone in your journey. There are people in our school and community who care about you and want to support you, including friends, family, and school staff.
Understanding LGBTQ+ terms
It’s essential to know and understand different LGBTQ+ terms like gender identity, sexual orientation, and gender expression. This knowledge can help you better understand yourself and others, and create an inclusive environment.
Safe Space and Inclusivity
We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment for all students. This includes respecting pronouns, avoiding stereotypes, and challenging discrimination. We want everyone to feel comfortable and supported at school.
Bullying is not Ok
Bullying and harassment have no place in our school. If you experience or witness bullying, please report it to a trusted adult. We will work together to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
Wellbeing and Support
Taking care of your mental health and wellbeing is important. Don’t hesitate to talk to someone you trust, practice self-care, and seek support when you need it. We’re here to help you through your journey.
Coming Out
If you decide to come out to others about your LGBTQ+ identity, remember to choose the right time and place, be honest and clear, and be prepared for different reactions. Our school community is here to support you in this brave step.
Together, we can create a school community where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. Our school is committed to providing pastoral support for all students, including LGBTQ+ students and those questioning their identity. Remember, you’re never alone, and we’re here to help.
The Rainbow Flag Award is a national quality assurance framework for all schools and youth-centred organisations. The award focuses on positive LGBT+, (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, plus other related identities), inclusion and visibility.
The Rainbow Flag Award encourages a whole School approach to LGBT+ inclusion, as well as developing strategies to effectively challenge and combat LGBTphobic bullying.
Committing Liverpool College to the Rainbow Flag Award is a commitment to improve the lives of all the young people that we work with, as well as the LGBT+ young people in our care, those from LGBT+ families, and LGBT+ staff members.
Through a year-long process of self-assessment, ongoing monitoring and feedback, we at Liverpool College have access to a variety of resources and interventions, helping us meet the standards in each of the Rainbow Flag Award areas:
Click here to find out more about The Rainbow Flag Award
We understand that every pupil or student’s journey is unique, and we want to provide the help and support you needs as an LGBTQ+ student or someone questioning their identity. Our school is here to create a safe and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. Click here to find more information about support in school as well as further resources from other organisations.
Click here to read more about LGBTQ+ curriculum at Liverpool College.
The College’s motto Non solum ingenii verum etiam virtutis - not only the intellect, also character, reflects its long-standing commitment to the holistic education of the human person in all aspects: intellectual, moral, physical, emotional, spiritual and creative. We are determined to make the College a school which transforms the lives of its pupils by providing all pupils with an educational experience which prepares them for a happy, fulfilled and joyful life.
The College wishes to pursue the development of a curriculum which will challenge and enable all pupils to pursue their growth in character and well-being. In 2021-22, we piloted a broad, unique and clearly articulated personal development programme in Chapters 1, 4, 7 and 8. This programme focused on relationships, service, activity, music, games and fitness and premised on the strengthening of the quality of the relationships between pupils and between pupils and staff, something which we felt very much committed to as a school particularly in the aftermath of Covid 19. This curriculum was developed in partnership with the Youth Sport Trust. The original programme and all the activities that make it up are underpinned by the values of:
After a year’s pilot this programme was expanded into every chapter, each having its own sequenced, age appropriate curriculum. Pupil and staff voice was sought to evaluate the pilot programme and adjustments were made as a result. For example, the PSHE element was broken into smaller but more frequent sessions to assist with retention and recall of these important topics. The strands were also relaunched as the seven LC+ strands, part of the LCA+ Liverpool College Curriculum.
Liverpool College is a diverse, multi-faith, inclusive school which draws pupils and staff from every community in the Merseyside region and we are determined to become a beacon of excellence in educational practices of inclusion, anti-racism, and equity.
We value and celebrate the diversity of all our school community. We seek to eliminate any form of inequality, bullying, unfair and unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation. We are committed to advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations between pupils, staff, parents and within different groups within the school and within our local community and country. We will do all we can to treat individuals with consideration and fairness to secure the best possible educational experience for all.
We aspire to be a school of character where all are included, valued, treated fairly and equally, and empowered to be their best.
Our equality objectives, as agreed with the Governing Body are:
| 1. | To ensure that all governors and staff understand and comply with current legislation surrounding equality and diversity, and understand their individual and collective responsibilities, and review relevant school policies and publications to ensure they clearly reflect the aim of inclusivity. |
| 2. | To promote cultural understanding and awareness, valuing and celebrating various cultures and religious beliefs amongst different ethnic groups within our school community. |
| 3. | To promote mental health awareness and develop appropriate support strategies. |
| 4. | To commit to improving accessibility across the College for pupils, staff, and visitors with disabilities. |
| 5. | Closely monitor and record incidents involving the use of homophobic, sexist, and/or racist language by pupils and ensure consistent action by staff in response. |
| 6. | To provide role-models for all pupils, ensuring diversity in the staff and governing body, visiting speakers and in leadership roles (including pupil and student leadership roles). |
| 7. | To provide appropriate and early pastoral interventions for pupils to promote positive behaviour and inclusion, especially for those groups over-represented in behaviour data (including boys and pupils high on the LC Vulnerability Index). |
| 8. | To ensure we are actively closing gaps in attainment and achievement between pupils and groups of pupils; in particular boys and girls, SEN pupils and non-SEN pupils and pupils eligible for the Pupil Premium and non-eligible pupils. |
| 9. | To achieve the Rainbow Flag Award to further promote LGBT+ inclusion and visibility. |
| 10. | To regularly review the curriculum, library and reading materials so that they support our drive to support equality and diversity and ensure the positive representation of the diversity of our school. |
In 1840, Liverpool College was founded on a commitment to educate the whole person. Although we made this pledge over 170 years ago, it has never been more relevant than now.
We pursue our mission of Learning with Character through the LCA+ curriculum. LCA+ is a challenging, broad and engaging curriculum consisting of seven academic and subject strands and seven strands of personal and social education and development.
We educate children from 4 – 18 years old and welcome applications from parents both within and outside the Liverpool area.
Careers Education, Information Advice and Guidance is a vital part of the education of our pupils here at Liverpool College.
