Safeguarding
As a school, we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. Child protection forms part of the school’s safeguarding responsibilities.
What is safeguarding?
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined as:
• protecting children from maltreatment;
• preventing impairment of children's health or development;
• ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and
• taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.
Child Protection is a part of safeguarding and promoting welfare. It refers to the activity that is undertaken to protect specific children who are suffering, or are likely to suffer, significant harm.
A child includes anyone under the age of 18.
Who are the safeguarding team at tomlinscote?
Ms Helen Rushby - Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) & Assistant Principal
Mrs Carol Candappa - Deputy DSL & Student Support Officer for KS3
Mrs Rosie Dale-West - Deputy DSL & Student Support Officer for KS4
Ms Claire Simmonds - Safeguarding Admin Assistant
Mrs Claire Hobbs - Acting SENDCo & Deputy DSL
Mr Paul Juan - Science Teacher & Deputy DSL
Heather O'Connor - Safeguarding Councillor (Academy Quality Council)
Contact Us
Please call or email the Student Support Office if you have any concerns about a young person.
Telephone: 01276 709050
Email: dsl@tomlinscoteschool.com
Safeguarding policy
Our safeguarding policy can be found here:
