Arbour Vale School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that consistent and effective safeguarding procedures and policies are in place to support students and staff at school and follow the guidance of Keeping Children Safe in Education. If a student or parent has a concern they should contact the school immediately.
Please see our policy and procedure for further details.
Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
Safeguarding and Wellbeing Offer
The safety of our students is our number one priority. As we all know, the risks in modern society are varied and constantly changing and we cannot remove these, so we all need to help educate children in ways to keep themselves safe.
Arbour Vale Welcome and Safeguarding Booklet
Domestic Abuse: Please see the information fact sheet of where to access support for any domestic abuse issues that could be affecting you
If anyone is worried that a student is being abused or there are safeguarding issues, the senior designated member of staff should be contacted. Alternatively you can contact the LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer) at the Local Authority.
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) – Rachel Smet
Tel: 07519130633 email: rachel.smet@arbourvaleschool.org
Link Governor and Chair of Governors: Dr John Wise
Email: jwise@ohcat.org
Mental Health Lead – Clare Walker
LAC lead – Sarah Mitchell
LADO – Dawn Lisles
For any safeguarding concerns the team can be contacted via the school office
Tel: 01753 515560
or Email: safeguard@arbourvaleschool.org
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