Safeguarding and Child Protection

Abbey College fully recognises the responsibility it has under section 157/175 of the Education Act 2002 to have arrangements in place to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Through their day-to-day contact with pupils and direct work with families all staff in school have a responsibility to:

• Identify concerns early to prevent them from escalating;
• Provide a safe environment in which children can learn;
• Identify children who may benefit from early help;
• Know what to do if a child tells them he/she is being abused or neglected;
• Follow the referral process if they have a concern

Key Personnel

The Designated Safeguarding Lead for Child Protection is: Kate Wibberley

The following members of staff have also received the Designated Safeguarding Lead training and are Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads: Georgina Gerrard-Cook, Claire Peattie, and Lisa Gregory

The nominated governor for Safeguarding and Child Protection is: Madeleine Jackson

If you would like to contact the schools safeguarding team please email  or phone 01487 812352

Policies

The relevant Safeguarding & Child Protection Policies can be found on the Statutory Information Page