Our daily routines and educational practice are rooted in the twin values of Dignity and Respect.
Phone: 01296 651382Email: office@waddesdonschool.com
The designated member of the Leadership Team with responsibility for child protection is Mr Sturla, the additional safeguarding leads are Mrs Branton, Mrs McCann and Ms Adams. The named governor appointed to monitor all child protection procedures and practices within the school is Mr Starsmore and his deputy is Mr Groves. These individuals receive regular briefing and training, as do other staff and also governors.
Governors have agreed a Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy which is modelled on that provided by Buckinghamshire Local Authority.
The policy aims to support the development of children in ways that will foster security, confidence and resilience. It aims to provide an environment in which children and young people feel safe and secure, valued and respected and also feel confident and know how to approach adults if they are in difficulties. The policy aims to raise the awareness of all staff about the need to safeguard children and it emphasises their responsibility for identifying and reporting possible cases of abuse. The school has in place a systematic means of monitoring children known or thought to be at risk of harm and this involves engaging with other agencies responsible for safeguarding children as well.
The websites below provide further information:
Child Exploitation and Online Protection
NSPCC
Childline
Kidscape
The Hideout
The parents’ section of the educate.against.hate website provides practical advice and information about protecting children from extremism and radicalisation. It may be accessed via this link: educateagainsthate