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31 October, 2025

Celebrating Vice Principal’s Prestigious Safeguarding Achievement

Celebrating Vice Principal’s Prestigious Safeguarding Achievement - Vice Principal Named Finalist for Prestigious Safeguarding Award
Severine Collins Named Finalist for Prestigious Safeguarding Award
OIC celebrates Vice Principal Severine Collins, SACPA Safeguarding Achievement 2025 for leadership in child protection.

Oxford International College Celebrates Vice Principal’s Safeguarding Achievement

OIC is delighted to celebrate Vice Principal, Severine Collins on successfully completing the SACPA Advanced Certificate in Child Safeguarding Practice — an achievement that demonstrates her deep commitment to student wellbeing and professional excellence.

The certification, awarded by the Safeguarding and Child Protection Association (SACPA), recognises Severine’s advanced knowledge and competency in critical areas such as sexual violence prevention, safer organisations, mental health, and digital safeguarding

“Completing all of that extra work while continuing in a full-time leadership role was extremely ambitious,” said Liz McDonald, Head of Accredited Training at SACPA. “Severine’s effort and dedication are truly commendable.”

Severine’s success reflects her unwavering passion for safeguarding and her belief that learning never stops. By pursuing this advanced qualification, she continues to set an inspiring example for both colleagues and students — reinforcing Oxford International College’s commitment to excellence in every aspect of education.

“Safeguarding is Severine’s passion,” said Principal, Sarah Watson. “Her drive to continuously strengthen her expertise ensures that every student at OIC benefits from the safest, most supportive environment possible.”

Congratulations, Severine, on this outstanding professional achievement!