Safeguarding

‘It is essential that everybody working in a school or college understands their safeguarding responsibilities.’

At Walney School we understand our duty to safeguard all young people in our care. We work hard to foster a safe, calm and respectful environment in which students and staff can feel secure, respected and valued.

As a school, we recognise the risks that young people may face in the world today and we work with the young people in our care to help them recognise and understand these risks. Through our curriculum and extra-curricular offer, we seek to educate students about how to avoid risk and, most importantly, how to seek help when they need to. Our safeguarding curriculum is delivered through a range of subject areas and, in particular through our:

• Personal Development curriculum
• Assemblies
• Form time activities
• Use of external providers, such as theatre groups and performers

As a staff body, we always adopt the view that ‘it could happen here’ and we endeavour to stay abreast of current issues affecting young people, so that we can address these matters effectively in school. All staff receive ongoing training regarding the safeguarding of young people and are encouraged to be alert to the signs of abuse and neglect at all times.

Staff follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support and guidance. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed here. The procedures contained in this policy apply to all staff, governors, volunteers, and contractors.

Key Staff:

Mrs Kelly Maden – Designated Safeguarding Lead (Assistant Headteacher)

Miss Olivia Long – Deputy Safeguarding Lead