This page summarises our approach to safeguarding our pupils.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

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, pastoral care and so much more.

The school adheres to the following three DFE safeguarding documents:

All staff receive annual Child Protection and Safeguarding update training and are aware of the procedures for passing on concerns within school. If any members of the school or local community have concerns about the welfare of a child in the school, please pass them on to the School Child Protection Team.

eSAFETY

If you have any concerns about the on line safety of your child please contact the school or alternatively visit the National Crime Agency esafety website: Child exploitation and online protection centre

For further assistance please have a look at these useful documents:

SAFEGUARDING TEAM

If you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact one of these members of staff in the first instance.

  • Pat Whitehurst (DSL and Head of SEND)
  • Nick Goforth (Headteacher and DSL)
  • Claire Bradley (Deputy Headteacher and DSL)

SAFEGUARDING POLICY

The school safeguarding policy is reviewed regularly and complies with all relevant national guidance.

© Hastings High School 2017