Our Philosophy

The staff of this school will endeavour at all times to provide a safe, happy and stimulating environment where staff, students, pupils, parents, carers and voluntary helpers will feel welcome and want to be part of the school day. It is a school where all adults will be vigilant in ensuring that concerns are identified and appropriately communicated specifically concerning physical and emotional abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse, whilst also adhering to the PREVENT Strategy and best practice guidelines (Keeping Children Safe in Education- September 2025).

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is the responsibility of everyone working in our school, and everyone is fully committed to this. An important element of this is for our staff to undertake refresher safeguarding training on at least an annual basis specific to safeguarding and including GDPR and sexual harassment. Staff receive regular safeguarding updates to broaden their knowledge, awareness and understanding.

Responsibilities:

Mrs H. Shaw: Designated Safeguarding Lead (Head Teacher)

Mrs R. Watson: Nominated Deputy for Safeguarding (Deputy Head Teacher)

Mr Alex Oliver: Nominated Deputy for Safeguarding (Attendance and Safeguarding Officer)

Mrs L. Henson: Nominated Deputy for Safeguarding and SENCO

Mrs K. Hudson: Chair of Governors and Nominated Governor for Safeguarding