Safeguarding (DSL) Details
Our safeguarding page provides important information about the measures we take to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all our students. Your child’s safety is our top priority
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All Staff are employed subject to a DBS check and undergo Safeguarding training prior to starting their role. There is annual Safeguarding training for all staff.
Safeguarding is about ensuring that everyone is safe from harm – safe from bullying, safe from people who could abuse, safe from discrimination or harassment – and that we all feel safe in our environment.
We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy which can be viewed in the Safeguarding section of our website.
Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child or young person’s welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with their parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child/young person’s welfare. If a member of staff is concerned about a child/ young person’s’ welfare, they will discuss this with one of the DSLs as soon as possible, staff will record their concern, and any observations or conversations heard using our secure online system CPOMS.
If a member of staff has concerns which relate to the actions or behaviour of another member of staff (which could suggest that they are unsuitable to work with children/vulnerable adults) then this will be reported to one of the leadership team in confidence, who will refer the matter to the Headteacher who will consider what action to take. If the concern relates to the headteacher this will be reported to the Trust or the LADO.
We actively support the Government’s Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism.
If you are ever concerned about the safety or well‐being of someone at our school please talk to one of the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead s (DSLs) shared below
As a result of internal audit and DfE recommendations, the school has directly adopted the LA Safeguarding policy and any school specific information is contained within the safeguarding poster below.
Child Friendly Safeguarding Poster
