Safeguarding legislation and government guidance says that 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.
The school’s Child Protection Team consists of:
Mrs S Davies – Deputy Headteacher – Lead DSL
Mrs C Watson – Bakhita House Manager – Deputy DSL
Miss C Back – Francis House Manager – Safeguarding Officer
Mrs E Caskey – Kolbe House Manager – Safeguarding Officer
Mrs Cooper - Cecilia House Manager - Safeguarding Officer
The link governor responsible for safeguarding is: Mr Robert Walsh
