Reporting Concerns

If a trainee has concerns about the placement, they must immediately contact: 

• Their Personal Academic Tutor (PAT): Always follow the school's safeguarding policy.
• Report any safeguarding concerns immediately to the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
• Trainees should not end a placement without their Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) approval. 

Placement Changes

Placement changes are only considered in exceptional circumstances, such as:

• Health or medical issues (with supporting evidence)
• Safeguarding concerns

Requesting a Change

If you believe a placement change is necessary, you must follow this process:

• Contact your Personal Academic Tutor
• Discuss the situation with your Course Leader
• Complete a formal request if required
• Await a final decision where applicable
• Placement swaps between students are not permitted