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: Debbie Neal, 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