Safeguarding

_{Keeping young people safe is fundamental to the work we do in school. 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 read our safeguarding related policies by clicking here: Our Policies}

_{Senior Designated Lead for Safeguarding:} 

_{Ms Farah Nisar, Assistant Headteacher} 

_{Deputy Designated Leads for Safeguarding:}

_{Mrs Shirley Oldale: Assistant Headteacher}

_{Mrs Bev Uttley: School Nurse}

_{Mrs Kissi Wilde: SENDCo}

_{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 or child protection issue, or as a parent or 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.}

_{For 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}}