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Safeguarding
Keeping young people safe is a key element of all the work we do. We have clear policies and procedures in place and a wealth of expertise amongst our staff, who take part in regular training as part of their continued professional development.
You can access our safeguarding related policies by clicking on the links below:
Our Safeguarding Principles
- The welfare of the child is paramount
- All children, regardless of age, gender, ability, culture, race, language, religion or sexual identity, have equal rights to protection
- All staff have an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may suggest a child is at risk of harm
- Pupils and staff involved in child protection issues will receive appropriate support
Part of our commitment to safeguarding is to support students and parents by increasing awareness of the types of issues faced by young people in society today, as well as providing the guidance, advice and resources which can help to address those issues.
If you need support with a wellbeing / child protection issue, or as a parent / carer you have a concern about a young person in school, please contact reception and ask to speak to a member of our Designated Safeguarding Team, detailed below.
Meet the Team
The Senior Designated Lead for safeguarding is:
Mrs Eleanor Hatch - Deputy Headteacher
The Deputy Designated Leads are:
Ms Farah Nisar - Assistant Headteacher & Child Protection Officer
Mrs Shirley Oldale- Assistant SENDCo & SEMH Lead
Mrs Bev Uttley- School Nurse
Designated teacher for looked after and previously looked after children
Ms Farah Nisar- Assistant Headteacher & Child Protection Officer
If you need any wellbeing or safeguarding support out of school hours, please see the list of external agencies that can help you below:
- CALL CHILDLINE: CALL 0800 1111
- CALL CHILDREN’S SOCIAL CARE: 01274 433999
- CALL NSPCC: 01274 381440
- CALL CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH: 01274 723241
- CALL SAMARITANS: 116 123 OR EMAIL jo@samaratins.org
- ONLINE CHAT TO KOOTH SUPPORT: www.kooth.com
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