Safeguarding

The Specialist Teacher Advisory Service (STAS) takes all issues relating to child protection very seriously. We ensure our whole team is up to date with their safeguarding training and we have trained Designated Safeguarding Leads on the Senior Leadership Team.

The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Caroline Willoughby ([email protected]).

STAS have a very clear protocol to follow should they find themselves involved in any situation related to safeguarding in all aspects of their roles. All STAS carry a prompt card with advice for guidance.

Information and guidance

A broad range of information, guidance and useful links is available on the Hampshire County Council's Child Protection pages.

Safeguarding considerations for before and after school (pick-up and drop-off) from the NSPCC

Keeping Children Safe in Education (DfE) is the current statutory guidance to which schools and colleges must pay regard when carrying out their duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Download the full DfE safeguarding documentation.

Support for children, young people, parents/carers and professionals

Kidscape is a UK-based charity established specifically to prevent bullying and child sexual abuse. The site covers a range of issues relating to bullying, cyber-bullying, frenemies and sexting, providing information and signposting sources of support for young people. It includes a section for parents and carers and for professionals.

The Children's Society is a national charity that works with young people facing abuse, exploitation and neglect. The issues they can support with include substance misuse, child sexual exploitation, county lines and being a young carer. Their services are open to all children and young people.