Safeguarding
Safeguarding
The school aims to fulfil its duties to safeguard & promote the welfare of children/young people by:
- Creating and maintaining a safe learning environment for all children & young people
- Developing and implementing procedures to identify and report cases, or suspected cases, of abuse, including allegations against staff
- Working with other agencies to support children/young people who have been abused
- Raising awareness and understanding of child protection issues with staff and implement safe recruitment procedures
- Raising awareness and understanding of child protection issues with children/young people, equipping them with skills to keep them safe
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined as:
- Protecting children from maltreatment;
- Preventing impairment of children’s health or development;
- Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and
- Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes
If you have concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of a student please contact one of the designated staff below at the school on 01405 860327:
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
- Mr R Wilson Director of Pastoral Care
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead:
- Mrs H Yates – Deputy Headteacher
- Mrs M O Sullivan - Safeguarding Officer
Safeguarding Governor
- Mrs L Williamson – Vice Chair of Governors (Qualified DSL)
For more information, please see our Strategic Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy below:
Strategic-Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-September-2021.pdf
Please see below for Important Safeguarding Resources:
