Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
Trust safeguarding vision:
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do for all members of our Trust community. Fostering a secure environment that empowers and protects, ensuring positive outcomes and wellbeing for everyone, irrespective of their needs or their background.
Safeguarding legislation and government guidance state
Safeguarding means:
- Protecting children from maltreatment
- Preventing impairment of children’s health or development
- Ensuring that children are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care
- Taking action to enable all children and young people to have the best outcome
Safeguarding includes child protection, health care plans, health and safety, site security, safety on school trips, anti-bullying work and so much more.
Our Safeguarding Team
Miss C Chappell - Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Mr N Dennis - Safeguarding and Child Protection Officer and Deputy DSL
Deputy DSLs:
Mr J Hughes - Headteacher
Mrs T Logan - Deputy Headteacher
Miss L Liversidge - SENDCo
Mr R White - Headteacher of Primary Phase
The school adheres to the following three DfE safeguarding documents:
- Working together to safeguard children
- Keeping children safe in education 2024
- Revised prevent duty guidance: England and Wales - GOV.UK
We have a suite of safeguarding documents which are reviewed regularly. These are all listed here on our Policies page.
Useful links for parents/carers
Anna Freud - self-care resources for children and young people
CEOP Education - National Crime Agency
Childnet - help, advice and resources for parents and carers
It is important that you and your child are aware of the following information regarding Water Safety. Please read and be mindful throughout the year.
The following links are helpful for learners' online safety:
If you have any concerns regarding Online Safety, you can speak to any adult in school or click the CEOP button below to report something.