Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding, protecting from harm, including exploitation, abuse, bullying and mistreatment and promoting the health, safety and welfare of all our pupils. We expect all staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors to share this commitment. We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. Our aim is that all pupils will enjoy their learning and make progress whilst a pupil in the school. Every child’s wellbeing, happiness and safety is of paramount importance to us, which is why pastoral care is an integral part of school life. 

Danesfield is part of Beacon Education and we share many policies and procedure.

Designated Safeguarding Lead:  Kate Swannack

Deputy Safeguarding Lead:         Laura Tasker 

Assistant Safeguarding Lead;      Francesca Coleman

Governor responsible for Safeguarding:  Hayley Lake 

• DFE Multi_Agency_Statutory_Guidance_on_FGM__-_April 2016-2.pdf
• DFE What_to_do_if_you_re_worried_a_child_is_being_abused March 2015-2.pdf
• DFE Working_Together_to_Safeguard_Children 2015-2.pdf
• HM Gov Revised_Prevent_Duty_Guidance__England_Wales_July 2015-2.pdf

We hope you will find the web links below useful.

• CEOP News and articles surrounding internet safety.

• Think You Know Great advice to keep children safe whilst using the internet.

• Parent Information Expert information to help children and young people stay safe online.

• UK Safer Internet Centre E-safety tips, advice and resources.

• NSPCC Online Safety Helpful advice and tools you can use to help keep your child safe whenever and wherever they go online.

• Action for Children Action for Children supports and speaks for the UK's most vulnerable and neglected children and young people.

• BBC Bitesize Fun activities to help children learn more key subjects.

• Department for Education Articles and advice for children and young people.

If you are a parent and would like some advice on how to keep your child safe online then use the following links to access some useful guides:

Parental advice on Instagram: https://www.comparitech.com/blog/vpn-privacy/instagram-privacy-settings/

Parental advice on Snapchat: (http://www.connectsafely.org/a-parents-guide-to-snapchat/)

Parental advice on Cyberbully: (http://www.connectsafely.org/wp-content/uploads/cyberbullying_guide.pdf)

Update from Childline
We're working a little differently because of coronavirus. You can still start a 1-2-1 chat with us from 9am - 10:30pm. Or you can call 0800 1111 for free from 9am - 3:30am.

You can also send an email using a Childline account any time, and we'll usually reply within a day.

If you have a more general safeguarding concern, please contact the WSAT safeguarding lead, Rob Lakin on 01643 704191 or CEO@beaconedu.uk