Safeguarding
The School's Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Hattie Elwes
The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads are Charlotte Patterson and Mary Carter.
Safeguarding processes were audited by an external consultant in September 2017. The report states that:
'...observations, discussions and scrutiny of documents indicate that policies, practice and procedures are highly effective. Staff are very aware of their responsibilities. They are alert to and report any signs that might indicate a concern.' Mary Geddes
All staff receive regular safeguarding training. Recent training has included
January 2017 FGM (all staff)
January 2017 E-safety (all staff)
March 2017 Whole school safeguarding training
October 2017 Safer Recruitment (DSL)
January 2018 Prevent
March 2018 Whole school safeguarding training
September 2018 Updates for all staff on Safeguarding based on changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education 2018
January 2019 NSPCC leading assemblies and workshops about 'Speak out. Stay safe!'
September 2019 Safeguarding refresher training for staff and governors
January 2020 Prevent training for all staff
February 2020 DSL training for three DSLs
February 2020 Safeguarding in schools training for all staff
The school works closely with external agencies such as The Education Welfare Service, Place2Be and Wandsworth Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).
Policies
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 2019-2020 Appendix to reflect school closure due to Covid 19