Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements at this school are underpinned by these key principles:

• Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility: anyone who has contact with a child or young person including Governors and volunteers should play their full part in keeping children (Includes vulnerable adults when in their setting) safe;
• We will aim to protect children using national, local and school child protection procedures;
• We aim to work in partnership and have an important role in multi-agency safeguarding arrangements as set out by Working Together 2018 and KCSIE 2019;
• Anyone who has contact with a child or young person including Governors and volunteers  have a clear understanding regarding abuse and neglect in all forms; including how to identify, respond and report.
• We operate a child-centred approach: a clear understanding of the needs, wishes, views and voices of children.

Key people to contact regarding safeguarding concerns:

• Your child's form tutor
• Student Support Manager, Mrs Donnelly
• Year Managers: Mrs Johnston (Year 7), Mr Bailey(Years 8/9), Mrs James (Years 10/11)
• Designated Safeguard Leads, Mr Withers (Assistant Headteacher), Mrs McGloin (Headteacher)