Safeguarding

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families and carers has a role to play. In order to fulfil this responsibility effectively, all professionals should make sure their approach is child-centred. This means that they should consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.

Safeguarding includes the establishment and implementation of procedures to protect children from deliberate harm, however, safeguarding also encompasses all aspects of pupils’ health, and safety and well-being.

The school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead is Miss L Scaum.

The school’s Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead is Miss C Scadden.

You can see our Safeguarding Policy on the policies page.

Sexual Violence, Harassment and abuse in Educational Settings

The school is committed to promoting the safety and wellbeing of all students. We achieve this through putting in place robust systems and procedures to manage any concerns reported. We respond immediately to any concerns raised and ensure that these are dealt with appropriately, sensitively and in a timely manner.

Students can report concerns by contacting any member of staff.

Parents and carers can contact our Safeguarding Team by email:

Miss L Scaum, Designated Safeguarding Lead E: l.scaum@mce.hlt.academy

Miss C Scadden, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead E: c.scadden@mce.hlt.academy

or by calling the school on T: 01904 798722

The NSPCC have set up a dedicated, confidential, helpline available to current or past victims of sexual violence or harassment, as well as parents, carers or professions with concerns.

The dedicated NSPCC helpline number is: 0800 136 663