Safeguarding

Safeguarding at Rosedale

We all have a statutory duty to “safeguard and promote the welfare of children”.  If you have any concerns about the health and safety of a child at this academy or feel that something may be troubling them, you should share this information with an appropriate member of staff straight away.   Some issues e.g. a child’s appearance, hygiene, general behaviour, can be shared with any teacher or member of support staff in this setting. Do not worry that you may be reporting small matters – we would rather that you tell us things which turn out to be small than miss a worrying situation.  However, if you think the matter is very serious and may be related to a child protection concern, e.g. physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect, you must talk to one of the people below immediately. If you are unable to contact them, you can ask the school office staff to find them and ask them to speak to you straight away about a confidential and urgent matter. 

Any allegation or disclosure involving someone who works with children in a paid or voluntary capacity must be reported directly to the Principal, unless it involves them and then it should be reported directly to the CEO. If in any doubt refer to the DSCP Policies and Procedures and contact the LADO.

Our Safeguarding Team

Who to Contact

Where you believe there is immediate risk of significant harm the police should be contacted on 999. 

To discuss any concerns with school staff phone our main school number 01302 782744, requesting to speak with a member of the safeguarding team.

Urgent concerns regarding a child or young person’s mental health

If you have urgent concerns regarding a child or young person’s mental health, please call the duty team on 01302 796 191.

Urgent safeguarding concerns

For urgent safeguarding concerns please call the Duty team, on 01302 737 777

Safeguarding Policy

Further information is available in our Safeguarding Policy within the policies section of our website.

Policies

Please visit our policies page on the website to view our Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and other linked policies.