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Introducing our Safeguarding Team
If you are a current student and you have a concern about something that has happened, you can share that concern by emailing iamnotok@rodingvalley.net
‘There is a robust culture of safeguarding. Staff are well trained in keeping pupils safe. A typical comment from one was that “safeguarding is an ever-present part of training”. As a result, staff are vigilant in spotting and logging concerns. Leaders know the local risks and address these well. Safeguarding records show that leaders take appropriate actions to support vulnerable pupils’ – Ofsted September 2022
‘Leaders teach pupils to stay safe. Pupils learn a lot about online safety. Well-planned pastoral support helps them feel safe. Pupils know who to talk to if they have concerns’ – Ofsted September 2022
‘Pupils stay safe and leaders resolve any occasional issues of bullying. They say leaders do not tolerate any harassment or discrimination’ – Ofsted September 2022
Roding Valley High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and requires all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. We recognise that all adults, including Governors, temporary staff and volunteers, have a full and active part to play in protecting our students from harm and that the child or young person’s welfare is our paramount concern.
“Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. ‘Children’ includes everyone under the age of 18. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play.”
(Keeping Children Safe in Education, DfE September 2024)
If you are a parent or member of the public and you wish to contact the school regarding a safeguarding matter, please do so by emailing safeguarding@rodingvalley.net. However, If you are a member of the public or a parent/carer and you believe a child is in immediate danger or risk of significant harm, please call the Police.
For staff use only: Please log in to CPOMs to register all safeguarding concerns
The school adheres to the following safeguarding documents:
Hate Crime assembly
Parents Forum on Internet Safety
Please find below links to supporting material:
Safeguarding
Please find below some external websites that provide advice and guidance on a range of safety issues:
- Thinkyouknow (advice from the National Crime Agency to stay safe online)
Advice and help on child safety for parents - Keeping children safe in education
Statutory guidance for schools and colleges - Get Safe Online
Advice and help about online safety - NSPCC
Advice, guidance and support - Educate Against Hate
Practical advice for parents, carers, and staff on protecting young people from extremism and radicalism - Childline
What to do if you are bullied online - Internet matters
Support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online - Parent info
Support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online - LGfL
Support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online - Net-aware
Support for parents and careers from the NSPCC