Safeguarding
"Keeping children safe is everybody's responsibility"
All of our staff and volunteers have been DBS checked (enhanced level) prior to them commencing any work with our children. They also complete regular safeguarding training.
Our school is a secure environment - gates and external doors are locked after children's arrival in the morning and are opened for collecting of children at 3.15pm.
We have a strict signing in and out procedure for visitors to our school and all visitors, volunteers and staff are identifiable through the wearing of lanyards and identification badges.
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Mrs Samantha Oliver, Headteacher 01482 825 659
Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) is Mr William Turnbull 01482 825 659
If you have any concerns about the safety or welfare of a child, please make contact with the school during working hours on 01482 825 659 and ask to speak to the DSL or DDSL. Alternatively, you can contact:
Early Help and Safeguarding Hub (EHASH)
This is a centralised service for all concerns regarding children and young people. EHASH provides professionals and members of the public with advice, information and support about services for children and young people who are vulnerable and at risk.
Dedicated qualified telephone operators will take referrals or, were appropriate, will offer to other agencies in helping children, young people and their families -
- support
- advice
- information
Any request for a new service must be made via the EHASH. Families already receiving services can contact their locality directly.
If you are worried that a child or young person under the age of 18 is at risk of harm or needs help and support, it is important that you share this with us.
If you believe a child or young person is at immediate risk you should contact the police on 999.
In an emergency or for urgent advice, please contact the Early Help and Safeguarding Hub (EHASH) or the Emergency Duty Team by telephone -
- EHASH - 01482 448 879 option 4
- Emergency Duty Team - 01482 300 304 (Out of hours)
- NSPCC 24 hours 0808 800 5000
Early help
There are 6 centres across the city which work with children and families who are experiencing difficulties. We recognise that difficulties can arise for many reasons and could include -
- adolescent behaviour
- child protection
- parenting problems
- anti-social behaviour
- teenage conflict
- domestic violence
- stress
- bereavement
- bullying
- drugs and alcohol
The School's Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy is attached at the bottom of this page. If you have any queries about the content of this document, please contact the School. If you wish to obtain a paper copy or electronic copy, please contact the school office.
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Anti-bullying policy | [pdf 122KB] |
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Keeping children safe in education 2023 | [pdf 1MB] |
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Staff Code of Conduct 2023-2024 | [pdf 246KB] |
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Staff Reference Guide CP and Safeguarding Policy 2023-24 | [pdf 310KB] |
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Strategic Child Protection and Safeguarding policy 2023 - 2024 | [pdf 697KB] |
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Whistleblowing Guidance 2023-24 | [pdf 297KB] |
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Working together to safeguard children inter agency guidance | [pdf 1MB] |
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