The Vale of Evesham School’s aim is to safeguard and promote our pupils’ welfare, safety, mental and physical health and well-being by creating an honest, open, caring and supportive environment and expects all staff, stakeholders, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment as a priority. The pupils’ welfare is of paramount importance and safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
Adults who work with children and young people with SEND should be aware of the additional needs children may have that could mean that they are more vulnerable to abuse and/or less able to speak out if something isn’t right.
Some children may be vulnerable because they:
Together we have a responsibility to ensure:
We follow strict procedures, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education – Part 3, to ensure everyone who works with our children is subject to the correct checks, keeping our children and young people as safe as possible.
Staff are trained annually and refreshed throughout the year in safeguarding and child protection issues and are aware of procedures to follow and are able to implement the safeguarding children policy. Policies are in line with current guidance.
Staff are able to respond appropriately to any:
Where safeguarding concerns arise, we endeavour to work in partnership and will discuss these concerns unless to do so would increase any risk of harm.
If you have any safeguarding concerns, please share these with the Designated Safeguarding Lead or another member of the safeguarding team using the contact information as listed below.
| Name | Role | Telephone |
| Xanthe Mullinger | Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) | 01386 443367 |
| Brian Thomas | Deputy DSL | |
| Laura Wainwright | Deputy DSL | |
| Olivia Griffiths | Deputy DSL | |
| Michelle Young | Deputy DSL | |
| Jackie Summerfield-constable | Safeguarding Governor |
Safeguarding – Promoting Values
Safeguarding – Child Protection Advice
National Crime Agency – County lines
