Social safety

At Fontys

Within an educational context

Within the educational context, we mean the environment provided by one of the Fontys programmes, such as lessons, activities in learning communities or a practical.

  • Make sure the student knows about the Fontys confidential counsellors. Inform them that they are independent and have an autonomous position within Fontys. The student's story is, therefore, completely safe with them. Students are free to choose a specific confidentia counsellor. They listen and discuss the situation and possible next steps. The student is in the lead the whole way.
  • As a student coach, you can always ask for advice from a confidentional counsellor about an anonymous case.
  • If you, as a student coach, notice (structural) insecurity in the educational context, this must also be addressed to the managers. You can also choose to discuss it first with the Fontys confidential counsellors. They can help by discussing what follow-up steps are possible.

Ensure prevention is a topic of discussion in, for example, a (teachers') team meeting. In this way, social safety receives regular attention, and it remains clear how you deal with these kinds of cases within the institute.

For meetings like this, a student coach, someone from the guidance team or one of the confidential counsellors can join or provide input. It is essential to share experiences and that everyone is competent to act.