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Safeguarding

As a school we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Our aim is to achieve this through – “Working together to Protect Children”.  We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that children are in a caring and protective environment where they are valued and respected.  The Safeguarding Policy, Procedures & Guidelines are reviewed annually, and staff are trained and alert to signs of abuse and neglect.  If these are suspected, there are designated staff, who will work with the Tameside Safeguarding Officer and other Children’s Services, to ensure that the needs of the child are met.  Whilst every effort is made to liaise with parents and carers this may not always be possible straight away but they will be kept informed by one of our Safeguarding Leads.

Donna West
Designated Safeguarding Lead, Headteacher

I oversee the safeguarding duties of my colleagues on the safeguarding team. Whilst they are involved in most of the ‘day to day’ responsibilities of the role, I regularly liaise with staff, families and external professionals to ensure any concerns or issues are managed promptly and sensitively. 

Chris Bennett
Senior Leader for Safeguarding & Pastoral Care

As the Senior Leader for Safeguarding & Pastoral Care, my role is to ensure that every young person in our school feels safe, supported and able to thrive. I oversee all safeguarding, wellbeing, attendance and pastoral systems across the school, making sure that pupils receive the right help at the right time.
I bring extensive senior leadership experience in safeguarding, along with professional expertise as a qualified and independently practising Child Protection Social Worker. This allows me to manage complex safeguarding situations, work closely with external agencies, and ensure that our processes meet all statutory requirements.
Day‑to‑day, I oversee the safeguarding and pastoral team, support staff in maintaining a positive and nurturing environment, and lead our whole‑school approach to wellbeing and positive relationships. I work closely with families to strengthen engagement, remove barriers to learning, and create a consistent support network for each pupil.
Above all, my role is to champion the safety, welfare and personal development of every student, helping them to feel understood, valued, and ready to achieve their aspirations."

Nicola Neal
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Welfare Manager

I have considerable experience in working with children in a Special Needs setting. I have a background in Social Care and Child Protection and I provide direct support for our pupils and families.

Victoria Husband
Attendance and Medical Manager 

I’m attendance and medical manager officer in school, I monitor attendance, work with pupils and families to overcome any barriers to attendance. One of my other duties is to support pupils in school with medical needs managing medication, overseeing and liaising with outside agencies to offer the best possible care for our pupils. I’m also part of the pastoral team supporting pupils in school and delivering interventions such as emotional literacy (ELSA).

 

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