Safeguarding children and adults is a top priority in our school. It is therefore important that all staff, volunteers, Governors and our community work together on this. Our recruitment and selection processes are rigorous and comply with all relevant guidance. All Staff including volunteers are cleared by DBS. All staff receive training and are aware of safeguarding and child protection issues and responsibilities which we adhere to rigorously. 

We are also an Operation Encompass school and so work closely with the police where there have been incidents of Domestic Abuse in the family home. 

Mrs A. Moody DSL

Mrs H Redfern Deputy DSL

Mrs A Docherty Deputy DSL

Mrs C Barrett Deputy DSL CSGO

Care, Guidance and Support Officer

The Care, Guidance and Support Officer is committed to encouraging and supporting all pupils and parents. She has an array of experience, a breadth of knowledge and depth of skill which ensures everyone’s needs are catered for. Offering a balance between giving support to pupils and allowing them to take responsibility and make their own minds up.

Mrs Barrett works in partnership with pupils and parents to raise their expectations and standards of achievement in a caring, secure and supportive, environment.

She always works in close partnership with teachers, parent/carers and other multi agencies. Our aim is to identify any concerns or issues at the earliest possible opportunity and remove any barriers to learning which may be preventing our pupils from reaching their potential. Mrs Barrett prides herself in knowing our young people well and working alongside the teaching and support staff we aim to develop positive relationships with them and their families. She respond as quickly as possible to any issue and ensure the difficulties are discussed and resolved in the best possible way. Recognising the importance of caring for pupils’ emotional wellbeing and the central part that this plays in the children feeling safe and secure.

Some of the things we can support you with:

Behaviour
Attendance
Family Support
Working in partnership with outside agencies
Concerns/Worries