Making a disclosure through Report and Support does not initiate a formal investigation, but it ensures that we can contact you to offer appropriate support and guidance from the University [where a named report is made].
Making a named disclosure:
If you make a named disclosure through the Report and Support, one of our trained Advisors will be in touch with you to discuss it further.
We will discuss the content and nature of the report with you and make you aware of your options and the support that will be available, both internally at the University and from external specialist services, including the Police.
What happens when a named disclosure is made
Making an anonymous disclosure
The University takes all disclosures seriously, including those made anonymously; however, choosing not to provide your full name or contact details may limit our ability to take action under our procedures or offer direct support.
While no follow-up action can be taken with you directly after an anonymous disclosure, we do review all submissions, and several steps may be taken in response to one. Examples of actions include developing targeted training, or awareness-raising campaigns.
In exceptional circumstances, if the information shared allows us to identify other individuals, we may be obligated to act on this information. For example, if the report relates to a known ongoing issue or if it raises a safeguarding or safety concern. This may result in the University sharing your report with these individuals. In these exceptional circumstances, we cannot guarantee the other person will not know that you submitted the report. further reading can be found on the tell us anonymously page.
What happens when an anonymous disclosure is made