Safeguarding

Safeguarding -

Domestic abuse

For help and support call Dudley safe and sound on 01384 455411, text or Whatsapp 07384466181.

In an emergency dial 999, if to dangerous to talk press 55 when connected to an operator.

If you believe a child is a victim of domestic abuse please call 03005550050

As a school we are fully committed to safeguarding our students and we aim to create a culture of vigilance in the school. The staff at Pedmore are all aware that safeguarding the students in our care is everyone’s responsibility and that we always work in the best interests of the child. Staff training takes place at least annually, with staff updates ensuring that everyone is alert to the issues of high national priority, such as Child Sexual Exploitation, Children Missing in Education, FGM and the Prevent Strategy.

Staff are made aware that the key message in their role is to recognise that ‘It Could Happen Here’ and they are made aware and reminded of the protocols to follow should they have a concern about a child’s safety or well-being. The school takes the well -being of the students very seriously. Where relevant, the school works closely with outside agencies, but recognises that as access to such support continues to diminish, the school has a vital role to play in aiming to ensure that vulnerable young people are appropriately supported.

We have a strong pastoral system; there are four members of staff fully trained as Designated Safeguarding Leads. The Deputy Headteacher an assistant Head, SENCO and Inclusion manager are all trained to ensure that there is always someone available to respond to concerns.

The designated safeguarding team can be contacted via email

Designated Safeguard Lead – Mr A.Fisher

afisher@pedmorehighschool.uk

All can be contacted via school 01384 686711

Students are encouraged to be aware of and adopt British Values, to respect themselves and each other, and to keep themselves and each other safe, including online.

These ‘values and themes’ underpin our assembly and tutor programme, and are embedded in our Personal Development Curriculum.

Our safeguarding approach has been developed in accordance with the principles established by the Children Acts 1989 and 2004; the Education Act 2002; and in line with government publications the Teachers’ Standards 2012, ‘Working Together to

Useful contact numbers

If you have a safeguarding concern regarding a child out of school hours / during holidays please contact Dudley Children Services: 0300 555 0050

If you have safeguarding concern regarding a child during the school day please contact the School Safeguarding line: 01384 686711

Letter to parents OCT 2020 - Online safety update:

Presentations Online safety for parents:

KS3 KS4