When my college teacher found out I self-harmed, they phoned my parents. They ensured that I knew where they were at all times- just in case I had urges and were pretty lovely about the whole thing. One teacher in particular accepted that I couldn't just 'stop' where others didn't. Sometimes it's nice to have someone there you can just cry to in school. And once they confiscated my blades and stopped me going on a school trip because I was against health and safety/risk assessment but they felt terrible about it apparently. They have a 'duty of care' for each student they look after.
And I used to play the violin and was never asked to roll my sleeves up, if that is any consolation.
Each college differs, so I would look into it.
Take care xx
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