Safeguarding
"Leaders keep staff up to date with information about the dangers that pupils may face. Therefore, staff are quick to spot the signs that pupils may be at risk of harm. They report any concerns in a timely way. These concerns are acted upon promptly. Leaders ensure that pupils and their families swiftly get the help that they need."
Ofsted, 2022
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 and so much more.
The school’s Safeguarding Team consists of:
| Mr Bailey | Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Deputy Headteacher | baileys@broughtonhigh.co.uk |
| Mr Botes | Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Headteacher | botesd@broughtonhigh.co.uk |
| Mrs Boardman | Deputy DSL, Head of Year 7/Teacher of Science | boardmana@broughtonhigh.co.uk |
| Mrs Bamber | Deputy DSL, Pastoral Manager (KS3) | bamberv@broughtonhigh.co.uk |
| Miss Cross | Deputy DSL, Pastoral Manager (KS4) | crosse@broughtonhigh.co.uk |
| Mr Banks | Deputy DSL, Pastoral Manager | banksc@broughtonhigh.co.uk |
| Mr Ellis | Deputy DSL | ellisa@broughtonhigh.co.uk |
"Pupils learn about risks to their safety, and how to spot and avoid them.
They seek help when they need it."
Ofsted, 2022
The school adheres to the following three DFE safeguarding documents:
- Working Together to Safeguard Children 2015
- Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024
- The Prevent Duty 2015
The school has a suite of Safeguarding documents which are reviewed regularly. These are:
- Safeguarding Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- School Site Security Policy
- Online Safety Policy
- Attendance Policy
- Behaviour for Learning Policy
- Single Equalities Policy
- Educational Visits Policy
- Whistle-blowing Policy
- Recruitment Policy
All staff receive annual 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 Safeguarding Team.
Downloads
Safeguarding Newsletter - October 2024 Safeguarding Newsletter - July 2024
Safeguarding Newsletter - Sept 2023
Keeping Children Safe in Education